Life insurers appoint inaugural CEO to CALI

Mike Taylor

Managing Editor/Publisher, Financial Newswire

4 October 2022

The recently-established Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has appointed its first chief executive – former Australian Bankers Association Chief Policy and Strategy Officer, Christine Cupitt.

The appointment was announced by CALI co-chairs, AIA Australia chief executive, Damien Mu and TAL chief executive, Brett Clark who described Cupitt’s appointment as an important step forward for the newly formed life insurance peak body.

“Christine’s considerable experience and her senior leadership role at the ABA through a time of significant change across the banking industry places her well to lead CALI’s work in shaping the industry’s direction and continuing to meet the evolving needs and expectations of our customers, partners, stakeholders, and the community.

“Christine’s deep experience across banking, wealth, and insurance gives her a unique perspective and ability to ensure CALI is set up for success to advocate for Australians to have access to appropriate, affordable, and sustainable life insurance protection.

“There is much important work to do on these matters and in the ongoing set up of CALI, and the board will continue driving this progress until Christine commences her new role in January 2023.”