WTW draws Marsh/JLT talent to lead key specialism across global D&F

Global broker  WTW (Willis Towers Watson) has plucked a former JLT/Marsh executive to lead a key specialism across its global direct and facultative (D&F) business.

Simon Lusher (pictured) joins  WTW in London as client relationship director for large and complex risks, reporting into Garret Gaughan, head of direct & facultative.

In this role, he will lead the food and drink specialism and be responsible for risk solution development, as well as leading a globally connected team, working closely with geography property leaders.

Formerly at JLT Specialty (now Marsh), Lusher has extensive experience in the food and drink sector managing multinational accounts as well as delivering complex placement solutions for clients in this sector.

WTW said it seeks to build strong expertise in fields with specific risk needs.

Gaughan commented: “We are delighted to welcome Simon to the  WTW team. The food and drink sector face a unique set of risks, which require specialist knowledge and understanding. Simon brings this extensive industry experience across multiple lines of insurance business.

“ WTW is now a magnet for industry talent and we are firmly establishing ourselves as the leading global specialist broker across many industries, now including food and drink.

“Simon joins us at an incredibly exciting time for our global Property & Casualty business, as we continue to solidify our proposition and support our clients with innovative solutions, specific to their industry.”

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