Willis Towers Watson appoints P&C Leader for NSW

Global advisory, broking and solutions firm, Willis Towers Watson, has announced the appointment of Mike Baker to the role of property and casualty (P&C) leader for New South Wales, effective November 2017.

Baker will join the Australian team from Willis Towers Watson in Singapore, where he has held the role of head of corporate and client relationship director since 2013. In his new role, he will be based in Sydney, reporting to the newly-minted general manager of corporate risk and broking - NSW, Katie Simmonds.

Previously, Baker held the position of vice president, casualty division, Asia Pacific for Liberty International Underwriters. Prior to that, he worked for Willis Towers Watson in Sydney as a global client advocate. He has also held roles in Sydney and London with organisations including Vero, Aon and Royal Sun Alliance.

Willis Towers Watson has also announced the appointment of Bill Callan as property and casualty (P&C) leader for Victoria.

Commenting on the new appointments, head of Australasia at Willis Towers Watson, Andrew Boal, said: "We're thrilled to have an internationally experienced Willis Towers Watson colleague of Mike's calibre re-join our team in Australia, and proud to provide Bill with the opportunity to further expand his areas of responsibility. We believe their deep sector knowledge, expertise and innovative thinking will help us tap opportunities and bring real benefits to clients."