Pat Donnelly Appointed as New Head of Risk & Broking, North America at Willis

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By: | January 31, 2025

Pat Donnelly has been appointed as the new Head of Risk & Broking (R&B), North America at Willis, a WTW business, and is set to report to Lucy Clarke, President, R&B.

“We are so excited to welcome Pat as the new Head of Risk & Broking for North America,” said Clarke. “Pat is one of the leading figures in our industry globally, widely respected as a committed, inspirational and thoughtful leader by clients, carriers and colleagues. His experience makes him the perfect fit for this critical role.”

Donnelly, a seasoned leader in the insurance and risk management industry, brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles at Marsh, JLT, and Aon. Most recently, he served as President, Specialty & Global Placement at Marsh, and earlier, as CEO of JLT Specialty in North America. His background also includes a tenure at Aon, where he held the position of Chief Broking Officer for U.S. Retail. &

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