Susan Lane has joined Willis Towers Watson in Bermuda as director, consulting and development for North America and senior captive consultant, part of the company’s Global Captive practice.

Ms Lane was previously with Tokio Solution Management where she was co-chief executive officer.

“Susan is a proven leader with outstanding credibility in the captive and insurance-linked securities marketplaces,” said Sean Rider, managing director, consulting and development, Global Captive practice.

“We’re confident she will help us deliver innovative and cutting-edge risk transfer solutions to help our clients manage their business in today’s environment.”

Ms Lane will be responsible for driving strategy and business development across the company’s captive consulting business in North America, while delivering the full scope of captive capabilities to clients.

She will also collaborate across other Willis Towers Watson business segments and product lines, including Alternative Risk Financing, Willis Towers Watson Securities and Risk Consulting Services, to develop risk financing solutions for clients across a range of portfolios.

Ms Lane has more than 18 years of experience in captive management, including a strong background in alternative risk transfer design and the insurance-linked securities marketplace.

Prior to joining Tokio Solutions Management, she held a variety of leadership positions at Aon and Aon Insurance Managers.