Willis Names Paul Haas Senior Director of Business Development for Midwest

Willis, a WTW business, has appointed Paul Haas as senior director, business development, based in Chicago, effective Aug. 10.

“We’re excited to welcome Paul to Willis at a time when financial institutions are navigating significant change, particularly as banking and digital assets continue to converge,” said Ryan Pischke, managing director and regional growth leader for the Midwest at Willis. “Paul has been working in this space for years, bringing valuable experience and perspective to an increasingly complex market. His expertise will help us continue to build our capabilities and deliver solutions that address the evolving needs of our clients.”

Haas brings 15 years of insurance industry experience to the role, where he will lead new business development across the Midwest with a focus on growing Willis’ presence in financial institutions risk at the intersection of banking and digital assets. Most recently, Haas served as vice president at Marsh McLennan, advising banking and finance clients on business insurance and risk management strategies. Prior to that, he spent several years at Lockton, where he worked with clients on complex and emerging exposures across the financial institutions sector, including digital assets-related risks. &