Michel Büker joins Willis Re as head of Lloyd’s Capital

Willis Re, the broking reinsurance arm of Willis Towers Watson has appointed Michel Büker to the newly created dual role of head of Lloyd’s capital and head of production, customised solutions, EMEA at Willis Re Specialty, effective 8 February 2021.

In these roles, he will have responsibility for extending Willis Re’s relationships with the Lloyd’s market and assisting the Specialty team in developing bespoke solutions for clients.

Büker joins from reinsurer PartnerRe where he served as CEO of the entity that provided capital to Lloyd’s syndicates. Prior to this, he was the head of global clients and London Market business of PartnerRe.  

Before Partner Re, he held underwriting and underwriting management positions in several territories and classes of business with Paris Re and AXA Re.

Graeme Moore, CEO, Willis Re Specialty, said: “We are delighted that Michel has joined Willis Re. His experience and extensive sector relationships in London and the continent will prove to be an invaluable asset to showcase the innovative bespoke solutions that we continue to develop on behalf of our clients.”