Willis Re Canada adds two executives from Guy Carpenter

Willis Re Inc., the North American reinsurance operation of Willis Group Holdings P.L.C., on Thursday said it has hired two executives for its Toronto-based senior management team from Guy Carpenter & Co. L.L.C.

Geoff Lubert has been named managing director and executive vice president of Willis Re Canada, and Scott Jellous has been named senior vice president of Willis Re Canada, the London-based broker said in a statement.

Mr. Lubert replaces Robert Wildbore, who established Willis Re's Toronto operations four years ago. Mr. Wildbore will return to the U.K. to start a new senior position at Willis, according to the statement.

Subject to regulatory approval, Mr. Lubert also will have a seat on the board of directors of Willis Re Canada, Willis said.

Previously, both Messrs. Lubert and Jellous were senior vice presidents at Guy Carpenter & Co L.L.C.'s Canadian operations.

“As we continue to build our Canadian operations, Geoff and Scott are perfectly placed to capitalize on the excellent foundations put in place by Robert and the team,” Jim Bradshaw, Willis Re North America CEO and chairman of Willis Re Canada, said in the statement.