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WTW expands Head of Corporate Risk & Broking Asia’s role to include Australasia

26th March 2018 - Author: Staff Writer -

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Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has expanded Simon Weaver’s current role as Head of Corporate Risk and Broking (CRB) for Asia to include operations in Australia and New Zealand.

Willis logoIn what is a newly-created, expanded role, Weaver will head up CRB’s growth across Asia Pacific by coordinating Willis Towers Watson’s global CRB capabilities with the company’s regional and local market expertise.

Adam Garrard, Head of CRB International, said; “Simon’s extensive risk management and insurance broking industry expertise, combined with his deep understanding of Asia-based clients and markets, makes him very well positioned to help us to maximise engagement with our clients and to drive business growth.”

“Simon’s appointment reinforces Willis Towers Watson’s commitment to delivering excellent client experiences across Asia Pacific by leveraging the company’s global platform.”

A veteran of Asia with over 20 years of insurance and broking experience in the region, Weaver will  focus on strengthening client relationships and finding new ways to enhance and strengthen CRB’s capabilities and client offering throughout Asia Pacific.

Commenting on his appointment, Weaver said; “Willis Towers Watson is focused on delivering seamless client service across the Asia Pacific region, including our market leading risk modelling, sector specialisms and our risk management and analytics and risk engineering expertise.

“I look forward to working with all of our clients and to further strengthening our insurance partner relationships across this dynamic and fast growing region.”