Willis Appoints Harry Merker as North America P&C and AAIS Leader

Willis, a WTW business, has appointed Harry Merker as Property and Casualty (P&C) Cross Industry Sales Leader and Alternative Asset Insurance Solutions (AAIS) Sales, Strategy and Execution Leader for North America. In this dual role, Merker will spearhead growth initiatives in the P&C segment and lead strategic sales across Willis's 12 industry sectors. His responsibilities also include developing the go-to-market strategy for the AAIS vertical, managing carrier relationships, product development, and establishing service standards. Merker, who brings 20 years of experience in commercial insurance and broking, will collaborate with actuarial and analytics teams to evolve AAIS offerings and create tailored solutions for private equity firms and portfolio companies. He joins Willis after serving as Chief Broking Officer – Middle Market at Aon and will report to Aartie Manansingh, Head of Alternative Asset Insurance Solutions, North America. The appointment reflects Willis's commitment to recruiting experienced talent and delivering customized solutions for diverse client needs.