Willis appoints ex-Integro/Marsh as risk & broking leader for US West

Broker  Willis Towers Watson has appointed an industry veteran with over 25 years experience as head of risk and broking for the Western region of North America.

Chuck Shay (pictured) has previously led the Willis Towers Watson's FINEX practice in both the Midwest and West regions.

Prior to joining WTW, Shay spent over eleven years at Integro Insurance Brokers working to establish and build its management liability practice. He started his career at AIG in New York before taking on roles at Sedgwick and Marsh within their management liability practices.

Mike Liss, head of corporate risk & broking, North America Willis Towers Watson, said: “As part of our focus on strengthening our teams, we are delighted to promote Chuck as our Risk & Broking Leader for the Western region. This area is one of strategic importance and Chuck will deliver on the tremendous opportunity and potential we have in the West as well as continuing to provide a great experience for our clients and colleagues and to profitably grow the business. Today’s announcement reinforces the depth and breadth of our existing talent and we are excited about strengthening our presence in the West with further appointments.”

Shay added: “I am delighted to be leading such a talented and skilled team of professionals that possess deep market relationships and substantive insurance industry expertise across the Western Region. I am very much looking forward to continuing to provide exceptional results for our clients as well as growing the business in the Western region.”

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