Zurich poaches from Cofunds for head of retail distribution

Carmen Reichman
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Zurich UK Life has poached Cofunds key account manager Rose St Louis to head its new retail distribution team.

St Louis will assume her role in early June under the supervision of the division's intermediary sales director Richard Howells. The role will put her in charge of looking for new ways to broaden Zurich's distribution reach. Related reading: Zurich UK Life profits up 6% as new business soars The provider said St Louis has extensive knowledge of the wealth and investment market, which she accumulated in previous management positions at SEI Investment and Praemium Ltd. Howells said: "Zurich's retail sales are going from strength to strength, and the arrival of Rose will help u...

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