Willis appoints new global head of financial lines

Broker Willis Towers Watson has appointed Alexis Faber to lead its global financial lines business.

Faber previously served as the co-head of global financial lines, as well as the leader of FINEX, Willis’ management liability specialty practice group, in North America.

In her new position, she will be responsible for the strategic direction of Willis' financial lines business, in addition to the global cyber business, which she was managing with her previous roles.

Faber will continue to report to Todd Jones, the global head of corporate risk and broking.

Based in Memphis, Faber joined Willis in 2003 and has more than 16 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry. Prior to joining Willis, she worked in investment banking space at Citigroup.

Jones commented: “We are thrilled to have Alexis leading this important business for Willis Towers Watson. Her strong background in financial lines, combined with her broad financial, operational and leadership experience, will help us execute on our strategy in corporate risk and broking.”

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