Todd Jones leaves Willis Towers Watson to become QBE North America CEO

Broker Willis Towers Watson has appointed Adam Garrard as new leader for the corporate risk & broking (CRB) segment, replacing Todd Jones who is joining specialist insurer QBE Insurance Group as CEO North America.

Previously, Todd served as co-leader of North America at Willis Towers Watson and before that, CEO of Willis North America, and a member of the Willis Group Operating Committee. He joined Willis in 2003 as the North America practice leader for Willis' Executive Risks practice, overseeing its professional liability offerings.

Garrard, current WTW head of international and member of the company’s operating committee, has also led the creation of the global lines of business structure in CRB. He will continue to serve as acting head of international.

Willis Towers Watson CEO John Haley said: “Adam Garrard is a proven leader at our company. I am confident he will lead profitable growth in this important business segment.

“I also want to express my sincere appreciation to Todd Jones for his leadership. It has genuinely been a pleasure to work with Todd and we wish him all the best in his new position at QBE.”

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