Spotlight on the FSC Health Committee

The purpose of the FSC Health Committee is to act as an influential voice shaping the role and direction of New Zealand’s private health system and is a key group following the merger of HFANZ into the FSC in December 2020.

The Committee, co-chaired by Lance Walker and Len Elikhis, is responsible for developing and advancing the FSC’s position on health policy, facilitating industry collaboration to improve the standing and sustainability of the industry, and executing strategic projects that deliver benefit to the health insurance industry and its customers. 

The Health Committee has four working groups who are currently developing their respective workplans.

Health Data & Insights
Working Group

Chair: Len Elikhis, Chief Officer - Product & Vitality, AIA

Health Media, Marketing & Events
Working Group

Chair: Lance Walker, CEO, Accuro Health Insurance

Health Regulation & Advocacy 
Working Group

Chair: Nick Astwick, CEO, Southern Cross Health Society

Health Industry Collaboration and Information Sharing Working Group

Chair: Louise Zacest, Chief Executive, UniMed