WTW names Farah Ismail as head of commercial lines in North America

Published 16/06/2025, 21:06
WTW names Farah Ismail as head of commercial lines in North America

NEW YORK - WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a $29.57 billion market cap insurance consulting giant with annual revenues of $9.81 billion, has appointed Farah Ismail as Senior Director, Head of Commercial Lines within its Insurance Consulting and Technology business in North America, the company announced Monday. According to InvestingPro data, WTW has maintained consistent dividend payments for 23 consecutive years, showcasing its financial stability.

Ismail brings more than 15 years of experience across commercial insurance lines, including specialty products such as Excess & Surplus Lines and Cyber, as well as non-specialty offerings like General Liability and Commercial Auto. Her background encompasses underwriting, pricing, product development, and claims.

Based in New York, Ismail will report to Laura Doddington, Head of Personal & Commercial Lines Consulting & Technology. In her new role, she will develop and implement the go-to-market strategy for North America’s Commercial Lines segment.

"Farah brings a unique understanding of the insurance space, and her broad experience leveraging analytics and technology to solve client problems will bring tremendous value to our Commercial Lines clients," said Doddington in the press release.

Ismail will focus on helping clients refine pricing and underwriting strategies to identify risk changes and respond to emerging trends. She will utilize WTW’s analytics platform, Radar, to deliver portfolio performance improvements.

WTW’s Insurance Consulting and Technology business provides advisory services and technology solutions to insurance industry clients globally. The company serves 140 countries and markets, with over 1,700 colleagues across 35 markets and more than 1,000 client companies using its specialized insurance software worldwide.

This announcement was made through a company press release.

In other recent news, WTW has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.92 per share, payable on July 15, 2025, to shareholders on record by June 30, 2025. This announcement reflects the company’s commitment to providing shareholder value and confidence in its financial stability. Additionally, WTW has expanded its trade credit business through the acquisition of CFS International Inc., which strengthens its offerings on the U.S. West Coast. This acquisition aligns with WTW’s strategy to enhance its national presence and optimize its global portfolio.

WTW has also made several key leadership appointments. Eric McMurray has been named Chairman of the Health, Wealth & Career segment, while Anne Pullum will take over as the global leader of Health & Benefits. In New England, David Loftstrom has been appointed as the Deputy Regional Leader for the Corporate Risk and Broking division, bringing extensive industry experience to the role. Harry Merker has been named the new Property and Casualty Cross Industry Sales Leader and Alternative Asset Insurance Solutions Sales, Strategy, and Execution Leader for North America.

These leadership changes are part of WTW’s strategy to drive growth and innovation across various segments. The company continues to focus on delivering data-driven solutions in people, risk, and capital management, serving clients in 140 countries.

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