SRS Europe Adds Willis Executive To Lead Growth Initiatives

London-based David Lewis will join Strategic Risk Solutions Europe (SRS Europe) beginning on October 1. Mr. Lewis previously held an executive member position in Willis Towers Watson's Global Captive Practice, where he oversaw global growth initiatives, strategic planning, and client service delivery.

As managing director, Mr. Lewis will be responsible for business development along with creating and implementing strategic growth initiatives. He will work closely with colleagues across the SRS Group to identify areas of opportunity in the European, US, and international marketplace.

"I have had the opportunity to work with many of the industry's leading professionals and firms in my career to date. However, I have always held a deep respect and admiration for independent firms and am enthusiastically looking forward to now join one as established and exciting as SRS," said Mr. Lewis. "SRS has an impressive track record in serving its clients. I look forward to this next adventure in my career to support SRS as they continue to export the successful client service model and advisory services into Europe."

SRS is currently the fifth-largest captive insurance management company worldwide and the largest independent manager.

"If you speak to many in the captive industry about David, the feedback is consistent: a genuine professional and personable colleague, an individual always willing and able to deliver," said Brady Young, president and CEO of Strategic Risk Solutions. "Our successful model is attributed to attracting and retaining world-class talent to serve our clients with the high standards we demand of ourselves. I am delighted to welcome David to SRS and look forward to his no doubt valuable contribution to the firm."

Stuart King, president of SRS Europe, said, "We have built a solid foundation for SRS in Europe and see strong opportunities for expansion in a number of targeted sectors. David's extensive experience in the captive industry as well as his ability to successfully build businesses will be invaluable as the firm enters its next phase of expansion into major European captive domiciles."