MLC Life has announced new appointments aimed at strengthening its retail offerings and provide stronger partnership to support licensees and advisers.

Lee Cheesman, whose most recent role involved leading the MLC Advice Licensee Partnership Program, is now Head of Retail Distribution Governance & Key Accounts. He has spent the last 20 years at MLC Wealth in advice and senior leadership roles.

MLC Life Insurance Head of Product Technical Services & Regulatory Change Justine Marquet will take up the role of Senior Manager Retail Distribution Strategy, Enablement & Capability.

“They are highly qualified and experienced insurance industry professionals with a passion for improving our partnerships with advisers and licensees,” GM Retail Distribution Partnerships Michael Downey said.

“Their expertise will be important in supporting our strategic direction and to deliver on the promises we make to our customers and business partners.”