Willis Towers Watson has appointed a new head of its FINEX business in Australasia.
Jill Stewart will take on the role, joining the international brokerage having spent a long career with
QBE.
Stewart, who will join Willis Towers Watson in September, was most recently the national manager, professional and financial lines at QBE having spent time working in the insurer’s European operations between 2000 and 2014.
Andrew Boal, head of Australasia for Willis Towers Watson, said that Stewart brings experience to the firm as the business looks to grow in the important sector.
“Her knowledge of local and international markets, together with her diverse experience, will help bring fresh perspectives to Willis Towers Watson,” Boal said.
Jeremy Wall, chairman global FINEX and head of FINEX rest of world at Willis Towers Watson, said that the addition of Stewart is important for the firm as the global line of business experiences “accelerated growth and increased connectivity globally”.
Stewart will have reporting lines to both Boal and Wall and will be based in Sydney.
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