Willis Re has appointed Thomas Wafer as chairman of the company’s North America business, effective October, while Jeffery Livingston has been named vice chair.
The duo will work to strengthen client relationships across North America as well as providing guidance and mentoring for all Willis Re employees.
Wafer joins from Third Point Re, where he served as president.
Livingston returns to the company after working at Marsh and McLennan as director of portfolio of solutions. He previously served at Willis Re from 1998 to 2005.
Jim Bradshaw, CEO, Willis Re North America, said: “I am thrilled to welcome Thomas Wafer and Jeffrey Livingston to Willis Re. Both are highly regarded executives that share a passion and enthusiasm for our business.”
Bradshaw added: “One of Willis Re’s most valuable assets is the depth and breadth of its talent base and I am confident that Wafer and Livingston will be instrumental in helping these colleagues continue to provide innovation and expert advice for our clients. I am looking forward to working closely with Wafer and Livingston in building on our recent success.”
