Willis appoints new global head of casualty

Willis has appointed Seth Peller to the newly-created role of global head of casualty.

Based in New York, Peller will report to Dominic Samengo-Turner, global head of broking and products and will look to develop Willis’ casualty portfolio and “help ensure Willis connects all of its resources to offer clients a holistic solution.”

Willis added that “Peller will build a team of casualty experts and establish a stronger, more coordinated regional casualty presence in the various territories in which Willis operates.”

Commenting on the appointment, Samengo-Turner said: “Seth brings considerable experience from his wholesale, placement and international work and is well positioned to develop our global casualty business. Seth and the other global product leaders will work with the newly appointed global heads of industry and with existing regional and office leaders around Willis to bring the full breadth of Willis’ expertise and capabilities to clients around the world.”