Risk Strategies appoints national property practice leader

Risk Strategies Co. Inc. on Wednesday named Carl Smith national property practice leader, succeeding Peter Fallon, who is retiring at the end of this year.

Mr. Smith was most recently executive vice president, international practice leader, and will continue in that role, Risk Strategies said.

Mr. Smith joined the Boston-based specialty brokerage in 2005 and prior to that held various roles at Willis Towers Watson PLC and Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

His industry experience spans biotechnology, health care, hospitality, aviation, manufacturing, real estate, education, technology, transportation and logistics, Risk Strategies said.