Willis Towers Watson appoints Head of Workplace Risk

Willis Towers Watson has announced the appointment of Darren Oliver as national manager - workplace risk.

Oliver joins Willis Towers Watson from people insurance and employee benefit specialist company, Thomas James International, where he was the founder and managing director. Prior to that he was head of practice at Aon, providing strategic workers' compensation and work health and safety solutions.

Commenting on Oliver's appointment, Chris Nelson, head of client and industry Australasia at Willis Towers Watson said: "Darren has an exceptional reputation in the Australasian market. His knowledge and experience will bring considerable benefit to our clients and will allow us to maintain and grow the already strong market presence held by our Workplace Risk team."

Oliver commented that he is excited to be working with an enthusiastic and experienced team.

"Ultimately, the workplace risk team members have one common goal, and that is ensuring we achieve a positive financial and cultural outcome for our internal and external clients."