Tower Watson names new head of brokerage
Global professional services company Towers Watson has appointed Ross Howard as the global leader for its insurance and reinsurance brokerage business.
Howard will take up the position on October 1, 2012. He replaces Bill Eyre, who is taking up a new role to focus on client and market relationship development. Howard joined Towers Watson when it acquired Denis M. Clayton & Co in 2002. He was the European COO at Denis M. Clayton, before becoming the regional leader for brokerage in EMEA at Towers Watson. Tricia Guinn, the global leader of risk and financial services at Towers Watson, said: “Howard brings a wealth of experience to this job—in particular, his strong leadership and exceptional client management—and we are very pleased that he is taking on the global role. He has a clear vision for growing Towers Watson's brokerage business and has an excellent track record as the leader of our EMEA region.” In his new role, Eyre will expand existing client relationships and develop new prospects. He said: “I am delighted to be turning over the leadership position to Howard, with whom I have worked for many years. While I have thoroughly enjoyed the challenges and successes of leading the business, I am looking forward to transitioning my responsibilities and supporting Howard as we strengthen our existing client relationships and forge new ones.”