Willis, a WTW business, has appointed Michelle Ng as Head of Risk & Analytics, Pacific, succeeding Matt Frost, who has retired from the company.
In her new role, Ng will lead the Pacific Risk & Analytics (R&A) team to deliver data-driven insights, actuarial expertise, and advanced risk modelling capabilities to clients across Australia, New Zealand and the broader Pacific region.
She has a deep technical background in risk analytics and actuarial consulting, and a proven track record of working closely with C-suites, Boards and senior management.
Most recently, Ng served at international broker Marsh as the Head of Analytics and Senior Vice President for Pacific, before which, she was an Analytics Leader.
Before this, she served at Suncorp Group as a Portfolio Data Analytics Specialist and Senior Actuarial Analyst, offering insurance and banking solutions across Australia and New Zealand.
At the firm, Ng specialised in commercial portfolio data analytics and commercial and personal lines pricing. She started her career as an Actuarial Analyst at Calliden Insurance.
James Baum, Head of Pacific, Willis, commented on the appointment, “We are thrilled to welcome Michelle to the company. She is a qualified Actuary and brings both deep technical skill and a commercial mindset, a combination that will bring tremendous value to our clients and business.
“Her expertise in actuarial science, analytics and advisory, together with her strong industry leadership, will play a pivotal role as we continue to strengthen our specialty capabilities across the Pacific.”
Charles Barder, Head of Risk & Analytics, International, Willis, added, “Michelle’s appointment reflects our commitment to expanding our global R&A capabilities with exceptional talent. Her experience will help elevate our advisory offering, deepen our analytical rigour and enhance the way we support clients in making smarter, data-driven decisions.”
