Willis names new Ireland captive chief as Madden moves to Singapore

Willis has appointed Gerard Owens (pictured) as head of captive and insurance management solutions, Ireland, effective 1 November 2026. 

Owens succeeds Trevor Madden who will lead the Willis’ captive and insurance management solutions business in Singapore.

He brings more than 25 years of experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry, with extensive expertise in captive management, financial and regulatory reporting, risk management, compliance and business development.

During his career, Owens has led teams responsible for the management and oversight of captive insurers and reinsurers operating in Ireland. He has worked closely with organisations on the establishment, expansion and optimisation of captive insurance programmes, having held a number of senior positions at Willis since 2017.

Additionally, he sits on the Board of Willis’ Irish captive practice, as well as holding other regulated directorship positions.

Peter Carter, Global Head of Captive and Insurance Management Solutions said: "Ireland is an integral part of the Willis captive practice in Western Europe and enjoys a strong presence in the domicile primarily due to the expert team that we have been able to develop over the years.

“Gerard has formed a central part of the management team in Dublin for 17 years and brings with him full knowledge of the business and of our clients such that it will allow a seamless leadership transition. His extensive experience across captive operations, financial and regulatory engagement and risk management and compliance makes him ideally positioned to lead our Captive and Insurance Management Solutions business in Ireland”.

Owens will report to Elizabeth Carbonaro, managing director, captive and insurance management solutions, Europe & GB.

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