AIA announce new leadership appointments

AIA have announced two new appointments to their Distribution team. Hannah Anderson has been appointed as Head of Retail Distribution, and Ben McQuay as Head of Corporate Solutions, effective from 28 April 2025.

Anderson has been with AIA since 2021, most recently as Regional Sales Manager for the Southern Region. As Head of Retail Distribution, Anderson leads a team of business development managers providing support and strengthening relationships with advisers across New Zealand, within AIA’s IFA, Aligned Advice, and Home Loans distribution channels.

Hannah Anderson, Head of Retail Distribution

 

 Ben McQuay has been with AIA for the last 13 years, most recently as National Sales Manager – Strategic Accounts. As Head of Corporate Solutions, Ben leads AIA’s Group insurance distribution team, supporting long-standing relationships with organisations across New Zealand, while identifying and establishing new opportunities for growth within this important distribution channel.

Ben McQuay, Head of Corporate Solutions

 

AIA NZ Chief Distribution Officer Angela Busby said

“Hannah and Ben are valued existing members of our AIA NZ team, and I’m very proud to be able to promote some great internal talent with these appointments.”

“They are both highly experienced in business development and relationship management and have a strong track record of delivering great results for our advisers and distribution partners. I know their passion for our industry and their focus on growth will serve them well as they step into these roles.”

In other changes, AIA farewells Head of IFA and Group Distribution, Anna Schubert, and Head of Aligned Advice, Jack Newman.

 

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