Willis Towers Watson names new head of Australasia

Broker Willis Towers Watson has appointed Simon Weaver as new head of Australasia, replacing Andrew Boal who has resigned after 27 years at the company.

Weaver’s role as head of corporate risk and broking (CRB) has been merged into the head of Australasia position.

“Andrew led the company with distinction, taking it through a stage of intense integration and consolidation," said Adam Garrard, head of international for Willis Towers Watson. "We are now streamlining the Australasian operations to bring them into line with the structure we have in other geographic regions that form part of our International group.”

Garrard added: “Simon has extensive risk management and insurance broking industry expertise and since he took up the Australasian Head of CRB role in early 2018, he has connected strongly with clients and focused on driving business growth. He also has a strong knowledge and understanding of our Human Capital and Benefits (HCB) segment, having managed our combined Singapore operations through and after the Willis Towers Watson merger.

“In all sectors of our business, Simon is committed to fostering the delivery of excellent client experiences, assisted by a highly-experienced senior leadership team across CRB and HCB, which includes our long-established and well-respected superannuation team.”

Weaver commented: “Willis Towers Watson focuses on delivering seamless client service and we will leverage our deep expertise in risk modelling, risk management, analytics and risk engineering to address the dynamically changing risk environment impacting businesses across the region. Our work in HCB spans the spectrum of benefits across the workplace and truly integrates our insurance, superannuation and talent and reward teams.

“There is still more to be done to develop the integrated propositions that Willis Towers Watson delivers for clients around the world. Along with our senior leadership team, I am committed to ensuring we deliver innovative insights and offerings to our clients that result in further strengthened relationships and improved business performance.”

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