Willis poaches Zurich talent to tackle rising casualty risks and complexity in Asia

Global broker  Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has hired a senior Zurich executive to strengthen its casualty capabilities in Asia.

Ben MacCarthy (pictured) will join Willis Towers Watson as head of casualty Asia for its Corporate Risk and Broking (CRB) business. Based in Hong Kong, he will report to Paul Ward, head of global markets P&C in Asia.

MacCarthy has over 15 years of experience in the property and casualty market, having held key roles in international insurance and broking companies. Most recently, he was head of customer and distribution management for commercial insurance at Zurich Insurance Company in Hong Kong. Prior to that, he was the head of casualty for its commercial business in Hong Kong.

Before joining Zurich Insurance, MacCarthy worked at Marsh in Hong Kong and Australia for 10 years. He started his insurance career at Liberty International where he spent five years in the casualty affinity team in Brisbane, Australia.

Ward said: “We are pleased with Ben joining our casualty team in Asia. Together with his strong track record and WTW’s Global P&C structure, we are confident that Ben will drive and strengthen our casualty capabilities here in Asia.”

Luke Ware, head of Corporate Risk and Broking Asia, added: “Casualty risks are constantly evolving and growing in number, scope and complexity. With his background and knowledge, Ben is well positioned to take this key aspect of our business forward, delivering innovative casualty solutions to help protect our clients’ bottom line. We look forward to welcoming Ben to our CRB business in Asia.”