Willis Towers Watson appoints North America Finex head

Broker Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has appointed Ken Ross as head of its Finex North America business, the company’s management liability specialty group.

In his new role, Ross will be responsible for the strategic direction and growth of Finex North America that features a range of specialty insurance coverages including directors and officers (D&O), errors and omissions (E&O), employment practices, fiduciary and cyber liability as well as fidelity bond.

Ross has been with the company for over 13 years. He is a member of the Finex leadership team, serving as head of the claims and legal group, and thought and product leadership in North America.

Prior to that, he worked at Aon Financial Services Group, serving as head of its claims and legal group, and transaction liability unit. He has also led the management liability claims department at Johnson & Higgins and worked as an associate with the law firm of Yeager & Barrett.

Alexis Faber, head of global financial lines at WTW, said: "We're really excited that Ken has assumed the leadership role for our FINEX business in North America. His appointment is well deserved."

"Ken is an experienced, proven leader in the risk management liability space with an established track record for developing creative client solutions that drive successful broking and claim results."

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