WTW boosts global team with food and drink specialist

WTW has announced the appointment of Simon Lusher as client relationship director for large and complex risks. Based in London, he will report to head of direct & facultative, WTW, Garret Gaughan.

Lusher leaves JLT Specialty (now Marsh) for his new role, where he will be responsible for risk solution development on behalf of clients, lead a globally connected team, and work closely with geography property leaders. Armed with extensive experience in the food and drink sector managing multinational accounts as well as delivering complex placement solutions for clients in the sector, Lusher’s appointment reflects WTW’s commitment to building strong expertise in fields with specific risk needs.

“We are delighted to welcome Simon to the WTW team. The food and drink sector faces a unique set of risks, which require specialist knowledge and understanding. Simon brings this extensive industry experience across multiple lines of insurance business,” said Gaughan. “WTW is now a magnet for industry talent, and we are firmly establishing ourselves as the leading global specialist broker across many industries – now including food and drink.

“Simon joins us at an incredibly exciting time for our global property & casualty business, as we continue to solidify our proposition and support our clients with innovative solutions specific to their industry,” he added.