Willis Group Holdings, a risk advisor, insurance and reinsurance broker, has named Michael Harden as CEO of Willis Re Bermuda Ltd., effective Jan. 1, 2014.
Willis says Harden, currently chairman of Willis Re Australia, has experience in P&C reinsurance, as well as specialty accounts. He will work with the team to expand the business on the island.
Harden began his career at Willis Re in London in 1976, working through the ranks to become a senior marine London market excess of loss broker, before leaving the company and moving to Australia in 1985, says Willis. In 1991 Harden re-joined Willis Re as a director at Willis Re Australia, becoming the CEO in 2007 and chairman earlier this year. In addition to his new role, Harden will remain non-executive chairman of Willis Re Australia.
