NU Online News Service, Jan. 21, 3:17 p.m. EST
Willis North America, a unit of Willis Group Holdings, said it has named Alastair Swift chief placement officer. He will report to Don Bailey, chairman and chief executive officer of Willis North America (WNA), relocating from London to New York.
Mr. Swift replaces Leslie Nylund who left Willis in November.
Willis said that in this position, Mr. Swift will lead a team of placement officers across North America ensuring that Willis' clients benefit from the best and most competitive insurance solutions available.
Willis said he will direct the overall vision for the firm's placement strategy, helping improve Willis' interface with the North American carrier community.
Mr. Swift has been at Willis since its merger with Hilb Rogal and Hobbs last year, most recently holding the position of managing director, WNA London Property, where he was charged with leading the combined London market--property team of WNA London and Bermuda.
Before joining Willis, he was with BSK, a London market property broker.
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