Willis Australia has completed its acquisition of CKA Risk Solutions, expanding its presence in Western Australia.
CKA, based in Perth, has a strong focus on medium- to large-sized corporates, especially within the mining and natural resources industries.
The acquisition expands Willis’s pool of risk experts, who focus on the global natural resources, industrial and commercial sectors, and increases its client service capabilities.
Roger Wilkinson, CEO of Willis Australasia, commented: “This is the biggest change for Willis Australia in many years and gives us a leading position in the western region, where we see high growth potential, especially in natural resources.”
“Willis and CKA have a firm foundation of shared values and a common culture. That will be critical in helping drive us forward as we develop our business together.”
John Carrigg, one of CKA’s founding directors, added: “We [are] keen to accelerate the expansion of our business nationally and internationally, along with strengthening our footprint in Western Australia.”
“We are excited by the benefits and opportunities that this partnership will bring to our clients, prospective clients and staff.”
The combined business will employ some 65 associates and the two teams will work together in the existing CKA office, and will initially trade as Willis CKA.
CKA director Stuart McLean will become Western Australia general manager for the newly combined business and will join the Willis Australasia operating committee.
