Miller lures renewable energy specialist from Willis in expansion move

Specialist re/insurance broker  Miller has hired a renewable energy and environmental technology leader from  Willis to help spearhead its growth in this key specialist area.

Rhys Newland has been appointed to the newly created position of head of renewable energy and environmental technology.

Newland brings over 25 years of environmental risk experience to Miller including expertise across PFI/PPP and nationally significant infrastructure projects. He joins Miller from Willis Limited where, most recently, he held the position of head of infrastructure, specialising in environmental infrastructure. Prior to joining Willis in 1998, he worked as an environmental consultant where he undertook work for major projects including the World Bank and EBRD.

Martin Henderson, head of energy at Miller, said: “Rhys is a renowned expert in the field of renewable energy and environmental technology, and I am delighted to welcome him to Miller. The formation of a dedicated renewables team at Miller reflects the importance we attach to delivering the highest quality of service and insight to our clients to help them navigate the complex risks they face. Rhys is an ideal candidate to help spearhead our growth in this key area and we look forward to making further announcements relating to our team’s expansion over the coming months”.

Newland added: “ Miller is renowned across the London market and internationally as a high-quality independent broker, providing excellence in client service. With exciting growth plans, as well as an impressive existing client base, I am really looking forward to developing Miller’s renewable energy and environmental technology expertise for the benefit of existing and future global clients."

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