Willis promotes Simm to lead Europe and GB fac business

Willis has appointed Tony Simm as head of facultative for Europe and Great Britain, as the broker looks to strengthen delivery of facultative solutions across multiple territories and lines of business.

Simm (pictured) takes on the expanded role from his previous position as head of facultative for GB within Willis’ Direct & Facultative division.

In his new role, he will be responsible for setting growth strategy across the Europe and GB facultative teams, developing broking talent and deepening relationships with cedants and reinsurers.

He brings more than 20 years of industry experience, having previously held senior reinsurance broking roles at Gallagher Re and Guy Carpenter.

Garret Gaughan, global head of direct and facultative at Willis, said the appointment reflects both Simm’s leadership and the firm’s strategic direction.

“Tony has been an exceptional asset to our Facultative business, and the expansion of his role reflects both his leadership and our strategic priorities,” he said.

“His experience, market insight and client focus will further enhance our ability to support cedants and drive growth across Europe and GB,” he continued.

Simm said the alignment of the regional platform would support closer collaboration and faster response to market developments.

“This alignment enables us to collaborate more effectively across territories, respond faster to market dynamics and leverage the full breadth of our talent,” he said.

“I’m looking forward to building on our strong foundations and delivering even better outcomes for our clients,” he added.