Growth. Progress. Momentum.

MLC Life Insurance was founded on a promise – to provide Australians with care and protection for life.

And 138 years on, it’s a promise that’s still going strong.

Now, as we become Acenda, our ambition is to grow our business by shaping the future of life insurance in Australia. With the support of Nippon Life, we’re in a stronger position than ever to continue offering your clients competitive, innovative, comprehensive life cover options.

Throughout this transformation, one thing won't change – and that's our commitment to you as you maintain and grow your business. So you can expect all the support you could possibly need from us as we grow together.

As Acenda, we’re here to support advisers help more Australians access life insurance now and into the future.
Gerard Kerr, Chief Executive Individual Business

Take your risk insurance business to new heights

Competitively priced products

New business pricing designed to smooth the premium curve and keep your clients protected over the long-term.

Our products

Simple online solutions

Easy online quotes, quick preassessments, and flexible underwriting options in your Adviser Portal.

Your Adviser Portal

Holistic health and wellbeing

Vivo, our holistic health, wellness, and recovery program with 100+ support services for you and your clients.

Our Vivo program

Exclusive educational series

CPD-accredited sessions covering insurance, wealth, and client engagement.

Your education hub

Meet our leadership team

Gerard Kerr
Chief Executive of Individual Business

Gerard, an experienced executive with over 25 years in the insurance industry, leads the Individual Insurance business at MLC Life Insurance. Under his leadership, this team is focused on the delivery and performance of our end-to-end individual insurance proposition to advice partners and emerging markets.

Michael Downey
General Manager of Distribution

Michael, with over 35 years of experience in life insurance and financial services, serves as the General Manager of Distribution at MLC Life Insurance. He oversees distribution channels and partnerships for our Individual Insurance business and is a passionate advocate for the financial advice industry and making life insurance accessible to everyone.