Towers Watson has named Michael Murphy as managing director of its risk consulting and software (RCS) business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
The firm's RCS business provides actuarial, strategic, performance improvement, financial, and software solutions and advice to life assurers, insurers, and reinsurers globally.
Murphy joined Towers Watson in 2011 to lead the RCS operations in Continental Europe, Ireland and South Africa. He previously held the role of managing director of Aviva Insurance Southeast Europe.
Rory O’Brien, global leader of Towers Watson’s RCS business, said: “Murphy combines a deep knowledge of our business with valuable insights gained from his experience in local and regional leadership roles with insurers. He will add a valuable perspective to our global and regional management teams as we aim to support clients through the various market changes taking place across the EMEA region.”