Willis North America Appoints John Connolly Life Sciences Practice Leader
May 06 2015 - 2:23PM
Willis North America, a unit of Willis Group Holdings plc
(NYSE:WSH), the global risk advisory, re/insurance broking, and
human capital and benefits firm, today announced the appointment of
John Connolly as Life Sciences Practice Leader. Mr. Connolly has
been a key member of Willis North America’s Specialty insurance
business since he joined the Company in 2007 and has held senior
roles in Willis’s financial and executive risk (FINEX) practice.
In this role, Mr. Connolly will be responsible for the strategic
direction of the practice helping Willis to be the leading risk
advisor and insurance broker to the life sciences industry. The
practice features deep technical expertise and serves a range of
organizations including global pharmaceutical firms, therapeutic
commercial research and development firms, medical device
companies, medical suppliers, laboratories, testing facilities and
private equity-backed start-ups.
Commenting on the appointment, Eric Joost, Chief Operating
Officer, Willis North America said, “With the increasingly complex
legal, regulatory, economic and M&A environment, the life
sciences sector is facing new and emerging risks that need finely
tuned risk management solutions. John’s deep background in serving
this sector combined with his intense client focus will help us
meet the increasingly dynamic needs of our life sciences
clients.”
Mr. Connolly said, “With its best-in-class analytical
capabilities and global platform, Willis stands ready to deliver
innovative and seamless solutions to our clients.”
Based in Radnor, PA., Mr. Connolly has more than 30 years of
experience in the insurance industry. Mr. Connolly assumes the role
previously held by David Shuey who retired earlier this year.
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