Willis names CEO of Latin American operations

Willis Group Holdings P.L.C. has appointed Luis Maurette regional CEO of its Latin American operations, Willis announced Friday.

. Mr. Maurette previously served as president and CEO of Liberty Seguros Brazil, Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.'s Brazilian company. He is based in São Paulo, Brazil, and will report to Tim Wright, the CEO of Willis International.

Mr. Maurette's appointment came as one of several key management changes at Willis this week. Mr. Wright himself was named to his position at Willis International earlier this week. He succeeded David Margrett, who left the firm to pursue other interests, Willis said.

In addition, Willis announced this week that Brendan McManus, the CEO of Willis Ltd., had also left the broker.