Robert Wildbore came from London, England to open the Toronto office of Willis Re in 2010 – and now it looks like he is returning to his British roots.
Willis Re Inc. has appointed Geoff Lubert as managing director and executive vice president of Willis Re Canada, replacing Wildbore.
“Under Wildbore's leadership and through the efforts of our Seattle-based team, we began the process of establishing our brand in Canada several years ago and now have a well-respected presence in the market,” said Jim Bradshaw, chief executive officer of Willis Re North America chairman of Willis Re Canada.
"Insurers in Canada need a strong alternative and we are committed to delivering a fresh perspective to Willis Re clients," said Lubert.
Willis Re, a reinsurance broker owned by London-based brokerage and risk consultancy Willis Group Holdings plc, opened its Toronto office in 2010. At that time, Wildbore moved from London to Toronto.
Before his appointment as executive VP of Willis Re Canada, Wildbore had been responsible for Willis Group's reinsurance business in the English-speaking Caribbean.
Wildbore is now “returning to the U.K. to take up a new senior position at Willis,” read a statement from Willis Re. “Subject to regulatory approval, Lubert will also take a seat on the Board of Directors of Willis Re Canada.”
Willis Re also announced it has appointed Scott Jellous as Toronto-based senior vice president. According to Willis Re, Jellous and Lubert “each bring significant reinsurance industry expertise to Willis Re.”
Both started their careers at
Guy Carpenter, the reinsurance brokerage arm of New York City-based
Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc.
