People & Places
Willis North America of Willis Group Holdings announced appointments to its Personal Lines Practice as part of a succession plan. Tyler Banks was appointed national practice leader and CEO, replacing Sarah Bravo, who will be retiring. Kim Connell was named chief operating officer, Willis Personal Lines. Max Gilman and Mike Smerkanich also will be joining the Willis Personal Lines leadership team. The company also named James DeCourcey as senior vice president, regional healthcare practice leader, Willis of Massachusetts. DeCourcey previously served as principal at Integro Insurance Brokers and has more than 15 years of experience in the health care area.
XS Brokers Insurance Agency Inc. hired Steve DiBattisto as senior broker/sales manager and Suzanne Averille as senior account executive.
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