Insurance and reinsurance broking group WTW has announced the appointment of Dale Porfilio as Senior Director and Head of Personal and Commercial Lines Business Development to its Insurance Consulting & Technology (ICT) business.
Porfilio, based in Chicago, will be responsible for enhancing growth, market share, and profitability across both personal and commercial insurance sectors.
A key focus of his role will include building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities where WTW’s technology and consulting services can help clients drive better business and customer outcomes.
Commenting on his appointment, Porfilio said: “I am excited to take on this role and look forward to working with one of the industry’s most talented insurance and technology teams.
“We are well placed to build on our strong track record in personal and commercial lines by harnessing WTW’s vast capability, unparalleled bench strength and cutting-edge technology capabilities. Our collaborative solutions will help our clients quickly adapt and transform their operations to take advantage of emerging opportunities for profitable growth.”
Porfilio is joining WTW from the Insurance Research Council, where he most recently served as President, and the Insurance Information Institute, where he was Chief Insurance Officer.
In these roles, he led the research and education activities of the Triple-I and IRC. Prior to this, the executive was Senior Vice President and Corporate Chief Actuary for Genworth Financial, where he oversaw the actuarial practice for all product lines and countries.
Porfilio is also a fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society and member of the American Academy of Actuaries.
Laura Doddington, Head of Personal and Commercial Lines, North America, Insurance Consulting & Technology, WTW, said: “We are delighted that Dale has joined our team. He brings a proven track record and an outstanding reputation in the insurance industry.
“His deep knowledge of the specialist risks unique to the North American market, along with his understanding of the innovative solutions our clients are seeking, will be invaluable during this time of rapidly accelerating change.”
