Willis North America names executives to default insurance group

Willis North America Inc. has announced several appointments to its default insurance group serving the construction insurance market.

Dallas-based Luke J. Nolan Jr. has been named senior vice president for Willis of Texas, co-leading its default insurance group, the broker said in a statement Tuesday. Previously, he was director of contractor default insurance/surety at Aon Risk Solutions.

Minneapolis-based Brian Carpenter, senior vice president for Willis of Minnesota, also is co-leading the group while continuing his current responsibilities.

Other appointments include Debbie English as vice president for Willis of Texas. Previously, she was director of client services at Aon Risk Solutions. Daphne Massey has been named assistant vice president for Willis of Texas. Before this appointment, she was an account specialist with Aon Risk Solutions. Both are based in Dallas.

New York-based Daniel Tolman has been appointed vice president, Willis of New York. Previously, he was account executive with Aon Risk Solutions.

Minneapolis-based Nicole Langer, assistant vice president for Willis of Minnesota, is assuming additional responsibilities in Willis’ default insurance group.