Willis Re grabs specialty casualty co-head from Lockton Re

Re/insurance broker Willis Towers Watson has hired James Moss as co-head of Willis Re Specialty’s casualty practice from Lockton Re.

In his new role, Moss will work in tandem with Chirag Shah to lead Willis Re Specialty’s casualty strategy in London.

Moss brings 30 years of experience to Willis Re. He joins from Lockton Re, where he was a partner and head of international P&C reinsurance. Before joining Lockton in 2012, he was a senior vice president in Guy Carpenter’s London market casualty team and began his career at R K Carvill & Co.

He is based in London and will report to Andy Law, managing director and head of Specialty P&C.

Moss said: “I am delighted to be joining Willis Re and look forward to working with their market leading Casualty team, offering clients fresh thinking and true innovation in an evolving risk landscape.”

Shah added: “James brings a wealth of Casualty expertise to our team. His leadership will only strengthen our ability to deliver thoughtful insight and value to our clients and on behalf of our Casualty team, I’m excited to welcome him to Willis Re.”

Graeme Moore, chief executive officer, Willis Re Global Specialty said: “We are delighted to welcome a leading market figure like James to the team. His extensive experience will be an invaluable asset as we continue to enhance our offering in this sector. His appointment is a testament to Willis Re Global Specialty’s ability to attract the best talent in the industry.”