Willis, a business unit of WTW, has appointed Brian Vosloh as head of cyber for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, reinforcing its cyber risk capabilities in the face of escalating digital threats.
With over 30 years of international experience in financial lines and cyber products, Vosloh joins Willis from Allianz Commercial, where he served as global head of mid-corporate financial lines. Before that, he held the role of head of financial lines Europe at Chubb, where he led underwriting and support teams across national, regional, and global markets.
In his new role, Vosloh, who is based in Barcelona, will oversee Willis’ FINEX Cyber Specialty operations across the EMEA region. He will focus on delivering strategic cyber risk solutions to clients, leveraging his extensive industry expertise to enhance the firm’s capabilities in this critical area.
Peter Foster, global head of FINEX Cyber at Willis, commented, “Brian brings a wealth of experience in managing financial lines teams across regions, which will allow us to harness and build on the strengths of our EMEA Cyber team, delivering client services more effectively and efficiently.”
Rising Cyber Threats in the EMEA Region
Vosloh’s appointment comes as the EMEA region faces a surge in cyber incidents. In April, UK retailer Marks & Spencer suffered a significant breach, disrupting in-store payments and online services, potentially resulting in an insurance payout of up to £100 million.
Similarly, the Co-op recently experienced a cyber event that temporarily impacted its operations, although systems have since been restored.
Meanwhile, in Spain, authorities are investigating whether a cyberattack on smaller electricity generators contributed to a widespread blackout that disrupted essential services, raising concerns about the cybersecurity of the country’s energy infrastructure, particularly its reliance on renewable energy sources.
