Willis, a WTW business, has strengthened its Financial, Professional and Executive Risks (FINEX) business in the Pacific with the appointments of Eden Fletcher as Head of FINEX, Pacific, and Stephen Trickey as Head of Growth, Pacific.
Fletcher succeeds Jill Stewart following her retirement from Willis after eight years with the company.
Fletcher brings more than 20 years of experience in financial lines and specialty-focused roles. He joins Willis from Aon, where he has spent the past two decades, most recently serving as Head of Specialty Solutions Australia.
Earlier in his career, he spent five years at Marsh serving as Senior Account Executive.
In his new role, Trickey will be responsible for growth strategies across the Pacific business, with a focus on FINEX, further bolstering segmentation and specialty capabilities.
He joins the firm from Aon, where he has spent the past 35 years in various senior leadership roles. Most recently, he was Chief Commercial Officer, responsible for all Growth Strategies, including “Delivering Aon United”, across Aon Australia.
Trickey returns to Willis, where he began his insurance career in 1986 at the former Willis Faber & Dumas Ltd. headquarters in Ten Trinity Square, London EC3.
These key appointments further strengthen the Willis FINEX team following the addition of Michael Parrant, Director, Cyber; Tanya Ferguson, Director, FINEX; Laura Geynor, Associate Director, FINEX; and Sarah Thorne, Associate Director, FINEX, who have joined the company in the last three months in the Pacific.
James Baum, Head of Pacific at WTW, commented, “A key focus of our strategy is to further expand the unrivalled level of expertise we bring to our clients. Today’s appointments underscore our ongoing commitment to this goal, particularly in bringing unparalleled insights and value across all financial, professional and executive risks to our clients in the Pacific.
“At a time where boards and senior executives are facing heightened scrutiny and increased risk exposures, the experience that both Eden and Stephen bring ensures that we remain well placed to help clients not only manage today’s challenges but anticipate tomorrow’s.”
Jeremy Wall, Global Head of FINEX at Willis, added, “Companies today face opportunities and increasing complexities in the fast-paced business world where they need to navigate changing regulatory and litigation environments. They are seeking partners who can bring deep expertise, forward-looking insights and practical solutions to help them remain resilient and competitive. The appointments of Eden and Stephen, as well as recent colleagues who have joined our team in Pacific, reflect our global ambition and commitment to support our FINEX clients across the world. Their experience will position us strongly to guide organisations in the Pacific through an increasingly dynamic risk landscape.”
