Spitzer nominates Willis exec to succeed Mills

NEW YORK--New York Gov.-elect Eliot Spitzer has nominated Eric Dinallo, general counsel of Willis Group Holdings Ltd., to be the state's insurance superintendent, Mr. Spitzer's transition team announced Friday.

Mr. Dinallo was appointed general counsel for London-based Willis in March. He previously served as managing director and head of regulatory affairs at Morgan Stanley and led the Investment Protection Bureau for the office of the New York attorney general. He will succeed outgoing superintendent Howard Mills.

"Eric Dinallo is an individual with tremendous integrity and leadership who will be a valuable addition to the team Gov.-elect Spitzer is assembling," said Joseph Plumeri, chairman and CEO of Willis, in a statement.