Willis Towers Watson appoints head of broking North America

Willis Towers Watson has appointed Joe Peiser as head of broking, North America, part of its corporate risk and broking segment.

In addition to his new role, in which he is responsible for the company's broking strategy in North America, Peiser will also maintain his current role as head of casualty broking, where he oversees the company's casualty portfolio of workers’ compensation, primary and excess casualty, product recall, and international casualty business.

Peiser joined Willis Towers Watson in 2014. Prior to that, he served as president of full-service managing general agency Wright Specialty Insurance Agency. He held various leadership roles at Marsh and Johnson & Higgins from 1986 to 2005.

"We're thrilled to have Joe lead our broking business in North America," said Mike Liss, North America head of corporate risk and broking, Willis Towers Watson.

"Joe is a proven leader with outstanding credibility in the marketplace. We’re confident he can help us execute our broking strategy, which is aimed at expanding the power of capital to protect organizations while driving successful outcomes for clients."

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