Willis Appoints Seth Peller as Global CEO of Its Fine Art, Jewellery and Specie Business
April 16 2015 - 4:05AM
Willis Group Holdings (NYSE:WSH), the global risk adviser,
insurance and reinsurance broker, has today announced the
appointment of Seth Peller as Global CEO of its Fine Art, Jewellery
and Specie division. Based in London, he takes up his new role with
immediate effect.
As a global leader in the Fine Art, Jewellery and Specie
business, Willis has a long established reputation for addressing
these specific risks for clients on an international basis. Its
specialty team collaborates closely with colleagues worldwide,
including across a variety of industry-focused teams, to design
bespoke, global insurance programmes. It is supported by dedicated
in-house claims and risk management services.
Peller has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance
industry and has held a number of senior leadership roles at Willis
in both mature and emerging markets, including Global Head of
Casualty and CEO of the firm's Argentina operations.
Steve Hearn, Deputy CEO of Willis Group Holdings, commented:
"Willis has a long and proud history in the fine art, jewellery
and specie markets, providing insight-driven, comprehensive risk
solutions to clients worldwide. We are committed to investing in,
and continually improving, our offering to clients under Seth's
strong leadership. As well as knowing the London market inside out,
Seth has experience in a diverse range of wholesale and retail
markets. His technical knowledge and wide-ranging
relationships with colleagues, carriers and clients will ensure we
remain at the forefront of this highly specialised and increasingly
global market."
Seth Peller added:
"Working for the long term benefit of our clients, I want us to
challenge the status quo, to innovate and to drive this business
forward. We will put aside any preconceived notions, and draw on
capabilities from across Willis to develop further our global
offering in fine art, jewellery and specie. I'm looking forward to
leading a business with a fine heritage and an exciting
future."
From his base in London, Peller will lead FAJS teams in the UK,
US and worldwide. He replaces David Gordon, who has resigned from
the Willis Group and is serving his notice period.
About Willis
Willis Group Holdings plc is a leading global risk adviser,
insurance and reinsurance broker. With roots dating to 1828, Willis
operates today on every continent with more than 18,000 employees
in over 400 offices. Willis offers its clients superior expertise,
teamwork, innovation and market-leading products and professional
services in risk management and transfer. Our experts rank among
the world's leading authorities on analytics, modelling and
mitigation strategies at the intersection of global commerce and
extreme events. Find more information at our website,
www.willis.com, our leadership journal, Resilience, or our
up-to-the-minute blog on breaking news, WillisWire. Across
geographies, industries and specialisms, Willis provides its local
and multinational clients with resilience for a risky world.
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