Peter Hearn now chairman of Willis Re

Willis Global has announced a series of leadership appointments in its reinsurance, wholesale and placement divisions.

Peter Hearn will become chairman of Willis Re and focus on driving growth and serving the reinsurance, capital markets and facultative needs of insurers. Steve Hearn will be appointed as chief executive of Willis Re.

Dominic Samengo-Turner will replace Hearn as chief executive of Willis' London Market Wholesale businesses.

Alastair Swift will assume Samengo-Turner’s position as chief executive of Willis Global Placement.

Willis Global now encompasses Willis Re, Global Specialties, Global Markets, Faber & Dumas, Willis Capital Markets & Advisory, Willis Global Placement, Willis Facultative, Global Solutions and Willis Analytics.

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.

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