Willis Appoints Pat Donnelly
Willis has made a significant move by appointing seasoned professional Pat Donnelly as the new head of their North America Risk & Broking (R&B) division.
Donnelly’s Professional Background
Donnelly, who brings a wealth of experience, previously held the position of president at Marsh, overseeing specialty and global placement areas.
He stepped into that role in mid-2023, after leading Marsh’s U.S. operations.
Before that, Donnelly managed Marsh Specialty across both the U.S. and Canada, particularly following Marsh’s acquisition of JLT in 2019.
Earlier in his career, Donnelly was instrumental in growing JLT Specialty’s U.S. retail business.
He also made his mark at Aon, serving as the chief broking officer for U.S. retail, where he honed his strategic skills in the industry.
Future Expectations
Donnelly is set to be based in Chicago and is expected to officially join Willis, a division of WTW, in the second quarter of 2025.
He will report directly to Lucy Clarke, the president of R&B.
Clarke shared her enthusiasm for Donnelly’s arrival, noting how vital his leadership will be in driving growth within the division.
She expressed confidence that he would enhance their specialized offerings and maintain the high level of service and value that clients have come to expect.
Source: Insurancejournal