Willis appoints Harry Merker to P&C and AAIS Leadership teams in North America

Core Insights - Willis has appointed Harry Merker as the new Property and Casualty (P&C) Cross Industry Sales Leader and Alternative Asset Insurance Solutions (AAIS) Sales, Strategy and Execution Leader for North America [1][2] Group 1: Role and Responsibilities - In his dual role, Merker will drive broking growth initiatives across Willis' P&C business and lead strategic broking sales efforts across 12 industry verticals [2] - He will oversee the go-to-market strategy for the AAIS vertical, managing carrier relationships, product development, and market-facing content delivery [2][3] - Merker will enhance sales pipeline engagement, support RFP execution, and collaborate with sales leaders to scale best practices in the P&C and AAIS Broking business [3] Group 2: Experience and Background - Merker brings 20 years of experience in commercial insurance and broking, with a strong background in risk management and tailored client solutions [4] - He previously served as Chief Broking Officer – Middle Market at Aon, leading the East and South Region [4] - Based in New York, he will report to Aartie Manansingh and be part of the Property and Casualty Leadership Team [4] Group 3: Strategic Importance - Manansingh emphasized the importance of recruiting differentiated talent to achieve market-leading outcomes for clients, highlighting Merker's strategic insight and market expertise [5]