Willis appoints Paul Haas as senior director for business development, based in Chicago. Haas joined the broker on 10 August and leads new business development across the Midwest, with a focus on growing the firm’s presence in financial institutions risk at the intersection of banking and digital assets. He also helps develop expertise, talent and tools in those areas. He arrives with 15 years of insurance industry experience. He was most recently vice president at Marsh McLennan, advising banking and finance clients on business insurance and risk management strategies. He spent several years before that at Lockton, working with clients on complex and emerging exposures across the financial institutions sector, including risks related to digital assets. Ryan Pischke, managing director and regional growth leader for the Midwest at Willis, says: "We’re excited to welcome Paul to Willis at a time when financial institutions are navigating significant change, particularly as banking and digital assets continue to converge. Paul has been working in this space for years, bringing valuable experience and perspective to an increasingly complex market. His expertise will help us continue to build our capabilities and deliver solutions that address the evolving needs of our clients."
