Mark Puli – Chief Group Insurance Officer

Mark leads the Group Insurance function at MLC Life Insurance, focusing on delivering a comprehensive Group Insurance proposition that leverages the full benefits and scale of their distribution, technology, and innovation capabilities.

With over 30 years of experience in financial services, Mark’s career includes notable roles such as CEO at ESS Super from 2011, after joining the fund in 2009 as Chief Financial Officer. He has also held senior positions at Aviva Australia, Merrill Lynch Investment Management, and Mercer. His expertise spans superannuation, investment platforms, funds management, strategy, and product development.

mark.puli@mlcinsurance.com.au

Helen Andrews - Head of Transition

Helen leads the Group Insurance Transition function at MLC Life Insurance, accountable for the successful transition and onboarding of new and existing Group partners.

Helen is a senior leader with over 25 years experience leading large scale business transformations across the financial services industry including banking, superannuation and life insurance sectors. Most recently Helen headed up the Group Insurance delivery and technology portfolio at AIA Australia, leading strategic initiatives including Onboardings, Successor Fund Transfers, and Transitions as well as managing the Group Insurance Technology applications Prior to this, Helen has spent time in senior delivery roles at NAB, ANZ and Superpartners.

Helen is a results driven leader with a proven track record in leading high performing teams and is passionate about delivering a member first experience using cutting edge and innovative digital solutions.

helen.andrews@mlcinsurance.com.au

Suzie Brown – General Manager, Insignia Partnerships

Suzie joined MLC Life Insurance in October 2020 as General Manager, Master Trusts & Corporate Partnerships. she now leads the relationship management team at MLC Life Insurance, supporting existing partners in achieving their insurance goals and desired member outcomes.

With over 25 years of experience in financial services, Suzie has held senior roles in sales and relationship management across corporate superannuation, group, and retail insurance. For the past 16 years, she has specialised in the group insurance market, where her proactive and strategic relationship management ensures that fund partners’ insurance arrangements meet the evolving needs of their members.

suzie.brown@mlcinsurance.com.au

0428 285 069

Alison Bodinnar – Head of Product & Proposition

As the Head of the Group Product & Proposition team at MLC Life Insurance, Alison drives innovative solutions tailored to the evolving needs of superannuation fund members.

Alison has over 25 years of experience in the life insurance industry and her expertise spans both local and international markets, providing her with a unique perspective that enhances her strategic vision. She is also a passionate advocate for design innovation, leading the disability design initiative to ensure comprehensive support for all members.

alison.bodinnar@mlcinsurance.com.au

0466 432 194

Matt Taylor – Head of Partner Experience

Matt brings a unique skill set combination to the business and is an experienced senior digital leader with a high level of technical acumen which has consistently delivered successful strategic and commercial outcomes.

With over 20 years of experience across digital, technology and customer experience and 10 of those years in user experience design with particular focus on group insurance engagement across both native mobile and web platforms.

Matt has worked with global brands across London, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia and is excited by creating market leading channel strategies and the application of best practice user experience design using a partner co-design collaborative approach that’s backed by research.

matthew.taylor1@mlcinsurance.com.au

0490 294 887