Willis Re Strengthens Senior Management Team in Canada

August 28, 2014

Willis Re Inc., the North American reinsurance operation of Willis Group Holdings plc announced the appointment of Geoff Lubert as Managing Director and Executive Vice President of Willis Re Canada, replacing Robert Wildbore, who will be returning to the UK to take up a new senior position at Willis, having established Willis Re’s operations in Toronto four years ago. Subject to regulatory approval, Lubert will also take a seat on the Board of Directors of Willis Re Canada.

Willis Re Canada has also appointed Scott Jellous as Senior Vice President, based in Toronto. The bulletin said both “Lubert and Jellous each bring significant reinsurance industry expertise to Willis Re. Both started their careers at Guy Carpenter.

Jim Bradshaw, Willis Re North America CEO and Chairman of Willis Re Canada, said: “As we continue to build our Canadian operations, Geoff and Scott are perfectly placed to capitalize on the excellent foundations put in place by Robert and the team. Under Robert’s leadership and through the efforts of our Seattle-based team, we began the process of establishing our brand in Canada several years ago and now have a well-respected presence in the market. We believe we have a unique approach to addressing our Canadian clients’ needs and are confident that under Geoff and Scott’s leadership, this client-centric approach to reinsurance and capital management will be enhanced and continue to attract interest.”

Source: Willis Group Holdings plc

Topics Canada Willis Towers Watson

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