Richard Jones will join Willis Re, the reinsurance advisory and brokerage joint venture between Bain Capital (BCIS) and WTW, in October 2026 from Gallagher Re and will lead the reinsurance brokerage’s Asia operations in Singapore, subject to all regulatory approvals being obtained.
Jones is an experienced and respected practitioner in the region, bringing nearly four decades of industry experience to Willis Re and leading the build-out of the company’s Singapore operations, playing a key role in the company’s efforts to establish itself in the region.
Over the course of his career, Jones has held a number of senior leadership roles, focusing on the Asian market, and has extensive experience building complex risk solutions and building long-term client relationships.
Most recently, Jones served as Asia Pacific chairman at reinsurance broker Gallagher Re and was previously CEO of Asia Reinsurance Solutions at brokerage group Aon. Prior to joining Aon, he worked for Guy Carpenter, the reinsurance brokerage firm of Marsh Group, for more than 30 years, serving as CEO of Singapore and Chairman of Asia Pacific.
Lucy Clarke, member of the Willis Re Board of Directors, said: “We are delighted that Richard has joined the Willis Re team to lead our business in Asia. His regional knowledge and proven track record in developing and executing strategy will be vital in building our market presence. Richard will play a central role in developing and driving our Asia strategy, ensuring we have a strong foundation for growth and customer value across the region.”
“I am delighted to be joining Willis Re at such a pivotal time. The opportunity to help shape and deliver the company’s ambitions in Asia is very attractive. I look forward to working with colleagues in the region to build a strong and unique platform, deepen client relationships and contribute to building a business that can deliver sustainable, long-term impact,” said Jones.
