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Matthew Whyte joins Willis Re to strengthen client support capabilities

6th January 2026 - Author: Kane Wells -

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Matthew Whyte has joined Willis Re as a broker, bringing 38 years of industry experience to further strengthen the firm’s client support capabilities.

Whyte has led client teams across global marine and energy, property and composite accounts, as well as multi-class captive treaties, having spent 32 years at Guy Carpenter and its predecessor firms.

“Matthew strongly believes that integrity is the pillar upon which client and market relationships are built, that excellence in service and support are how trust is maintained and that every appointment is a privilege to be earned,” Wills Re explained.

Lucy Clarke, Willis Re Board Member, added, “Matt’s vast experience and focus on client outcomes will be of huge value to our team and strengthen our ability to support clients with the highest quality advice. We are delighted he is joining Willis Re as we continue to build for the future.”

In related news, Wills Re recently forecasted that in 2026, there will be continued new supply, alongside easing of conditions and greater competition between reinsurers for cessions.