LONDON, December 9, 2021 — Willis Towers Watson has today announced that it has selected Tim Rourke as the new UK Head of P&C Pricing, Product, Claims and Underwriting in the company’s Insurance Consulting and Technology business. Tim succeeds Graham Wright in this role, who is taking on a new challenge outside of the company.
Commenting on the appointment, Stephen Jones, UK P&C Consulting Lead at Willis Towers Watson, said: “I am delighted to announce that Tim will be taking on the role of UK Head of P&C Pricing, Product, Claims and Underwriting. Tim has a proven track record and brings with him an outstanding reputation within the insurance industry and a wealth of knowledge of the specialist risks unique to the UK market and the innovative solutions being sought by our clients during this time of rapidly accelerating change.”
Tim Rourke most recently served as Head of Intermediated Insurance and Distribution within Willis Towers Watson’s Insurance Consulting and Technology business and has over 20 years’ insurance industry experience. Before joining Willis Towers Watson he held a number of senior roles at LV=, including Head of Broker Pricing and Head of Personal Lines Underwriting, where he delivered business transformation to maximise the benefits achieved from broker partnerships.
“This senior appointment is a clear demonstration of our strategy to invest in industry-leading talent and build on the sustained success of our P&C business.”
Duncan Anderson | Global Leader, Insurance Technology at Willis Towers Watson
Duncan Anderson, Global Leader, Insurance Technology at Willis Towers Watson, said: “This senior appointment is a clear demonstration of our strategy to invest in industry-leading talent and build on the sustained success of our P&C business. We wish Graham well and look forward to Tim’s energy, expertise and leadership, which will prove invaluable as we continue to innovate and develop propositions that help our clients unlock their growth potential.”
Tim Rourke said: “I am excited to be taking on this new role and look forward to continuing to work with one of the industry’s most talented insurance and technology teams. We are well placed to build on our strong track record in UK P&C business by harnessing Willis Towers Watson’s vast capability, unparalleled bench strength and cutting-edge technology capabilities to deliver solutions that will help our clients to quickly adapt and transform their operations in order to take advantage of emerging opportunities for profitable growth.”
Willis Towers Watson’s Insurance Consulting and Technology business has over 1,200 colleagues operating in 35 markets worldwide. It is a leading provider of advice, solutions and software – primarily to the insurance industry. Its consulting services help clients manage risk and capital, improve business performance and create competitive advantage – by focusing on financial and regulatory reporting, enterprise risk and capital management, M&A and corporate restructuring, products, pricing, business management and strategy.
Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW) is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 45,000 employees serving in more than 140 countries and markets. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimise benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas — the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock potential.