Willis hires former Integro marine leader

Willis Towers Watson has appointed Patrick Murphy as global head of cargo and specie, within its marine, corporate risk and broking division.

Murphy was previously the global marine practice leader at Integro, where he spent 10 years building a leading cargo practice. Earlier in his career, he held senior cargo roles at Marsh and Johnson & Higgins.

Murphy will be responsible for client management, technical, placement and risk management specialists to support Willis Towers Watson marine clients in risk mitigation, reporting to Ben Abraham, global head of marine.

Alastair Swift, head of corporate risk & broking, GB, said: “Patrick’s appointment is a key element in our progressive investment in Cargo and Specie. Patrick will be charged with growing, connecting and developing our capabilities as he leads our world-class team of over 200 cargo and specie professionals worldwide.”

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