Willis appoints FINEX practice leader

Willis Group has appointed Alexis Faber as practice leader of FINEX North America, Willis’ management liability specialty practice group.

Previously, Faber served as chief operating officer of Willis North America’s specialties and practice leader of Willis’ risk control & claims advocacy group.

Based in Memphis, Faber joined Willis in 2003 and has more than 14 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry. Prior to joining Willis, she worked in investment banking at Citigroup, focusing on the financial services Industry.

She will report to Roland Avery, Willis’ global leader of financial institutions, professional indemnity, and directors & officers.

In this role, Faber will be responsible for the strategic direction of the practice, leading a team of more than 100 management liability and executive risks professionals throughout North America, helping Willis to be the leading broker and claim advocate in the executive risk space.

In addition, she will work closely with Willis’ global industry and product leaders across the Willis platform to deliver the full range of insurance solutions to clients.

Avery said: “We are thrilled to welcome Alexis to this role. Her strong track record of success with Willis North America’s Specialty Practices, combined with her broad financial, operational and leadership experience will help us execute on our strategy in North America.

“Today organizations face an increasingly complex, legal, regulatory and economic environment and Willis is committed to helping companies meet these vital challenges, while protecting their executives and key assets against the risk of litigation.”