Finsure announces new head of operations

Specialising in product design and distribution, business operations, aggregation support services, and holding a number of executive leadership positions Mr Shizas will be well placed to lead the growing third-party channel, Finsure’s chief executive Simon Bednar said.

“We are delighted to have Kon join Finsure as the head of our operations team which supports a growing network of brokers and the delivery of our expanding service proposition,” Mr Bednar said.

Departing his positions as general manager of operations at eChoice, Mr Shizas brings more than 20 years’ experience in the banking and financial services industry to Finsure.

“His passion is developing and implementing growth strategies, streamlining businesses processes, integrating risk frameworks, while improving the customer and broker experience using data analytics and technology enhancements,” Mr Bednar said.

Speaking on his recent appointment, Mr Shizas said he was excited about the opportunities with Finsure and working with the management team and broker network.

“Finsure has made some tremendous accomplishments since it was established just over a decade ago and I am delighted to be given the chance to play a part in the Group’s continuing success,” Mr Shizas said.

It comes as the Finsure group revamps its leadership structure after joining forces with investment giant MA Financial Group Limited.

Mr Bednar stepped into the role as CEO of Finsure earlier this year, after 10 years with the company and former CEO John Kolenda took on the reins of MA Financial’s new managing director, strategy & growth – lending.

In other senior management changes at Finsure, national learning and development manager, Anthony Zveglic, takes on the new role as head of people and development.

In this role Mr Zveglic will focus on proactive broker training and development, while development and productivity manager, Fatima Dib, steps in as head of broker innovation.

Broker commissions come early 

In an earlier announcement, Finsure said brokers may have their commissions paid early as part of its “Commission Now” initiative.

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