Specialist life insurer PPS Mutual has appointed Richard Hopwood to the new role of State Manager Queensland.

Mr Hopwood was previously ANZ Wealth Business development Manager for Life Risk. He will report to Director of Distribution Brian Pillemer and will be responsible for managing financial adviser relationships.

Mr Pillemer says Mr Hopwood’s knowledge and experience within the retail life insurance industry will have a beneficial impact as PPS continues to grow its exclusive relationships with high calibre advisers”.

The South African-based company is also searching for a Victorian state manager.