Brokerage Willis, a WTW enterprise, has introduced the appointment of Derrick Easton as the brand new World Head of Various Threat Switch (ART) and Head of Western Europe for Threat and Analytics, the place he’ll report back to John Merkovsky, World Head of Threat & Analytics, and Hugo Wegbrans, Head of Threat & Broking Europe.
Easton has led Willis’ ART staff in the USA since he joined the corporate in 2015.
In his new function, Easton will primarily deal with rising ART globally for Willis, in addition to constructing on the corporate’s Threat and Analytics supply throughout Western Europe.
General, Easton brings over 30 years of experience inside different threat in the direction of his new function.
Easton began his profession within the trade in 1994, the place he rapidly gained expertise in gross sales and consumer service earlier than shifting to a extra nuanced different threat function at insurance coverage dealer Marsh.
After spending simply over a decade working at insurance coverage dealer Marsh, Easton went on to work at dealer Aon, the place he held roles inside threat finance, captive consulting, and captive reinsurance.
Commenting on Easton’s appointment, Merkovsky stated: “I’m wanting ahead to partnering with Derrick to develop our Various Threat Switch enterprise globally and drive a renewed Threat & Analytics technique in Europe. His revolutionary approach of working has made a major impression on progress throughout the enterprise and as a world chief, he’ll strengthen our Threat & Analytics capabilities and drive even better success.
“Together with his twin remit, Derrick will guarantee our shoppers proceed to obtain worth from our Threat & Analytics and different threat options.”
Hugo Wegbrans added: “I’m very excited to welcome Derrick to the Western European staff to additional develop each the Threat & Analytics and ART providers for our shoppers and prospects within the area.”
