WTW, a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company, has announced the appointment of Karen Beldy Torborg to a dual-hatted role within the Corporate Risk and Broking (CRB) division in North America.
Beldy Torborg will serve as both Head of Strategic Growth & Portfolio Management and Head of the Large Accounts segment.
With over 30 years of experience, Beldy Torborg’s career has focused extensively on M&A and Private Equity, alongside strategic business development and client-centricity.
She most recently served as the Global Engagement Partner at Marsh, where she provided strategic risk advice, portfolio insurance program development, and tailored solutions to clients in the alternative asset investment sector.
Prior to that, she spent 26 years at Marsh, holding various leadership positions, including Global Specialty Head and North America Practice Leader. Beldy Torborg also holds an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business.
In her role as Head of Strategic Growth & Portfolio Management for CRB NA, Beldy Torborg will play a pivotal role in identifying and evaluating acquisition opportunities to contribute to the strategic and profitable growth of the CRB business.
Collaborating closely with WTW senior leaders, she will proactively explore prospects in broking, affinity, MGA, and personal lines sectors across the United States, Canada, and Bermuda.
Additionally, as Head of Large Accounts, Beldy Torborg will work closely with Global Client Advocates and Lead Relationship Managers, focusing on strengthening WTW’s presence and business relationships within the Fortune 1000 landscape.
Reporting directly to Mike Chang, Head of CRB NA at WTW, Karen Beldy Torborg will be based in New York and aims to seamlessly navigate both roles.
Mike Chang, Head of CRB NA at WTW, expressed his enthusiasm for Beldy Torborg’s appointment, stating, “Karen’s dual role brings a wealth of unique industry insight, global experience and specialised expertise, with a proven track record. Karen is poised to drive a robust and profitable M&A strategy for CRB NA, while providing specific clients with outstanding guidance. We are excited that she is joining the team and look forward to the invaluable perspective she will bring.”
