Willis Canada appoints new VP from Calgary

Willis Group Holdings (NYSE: WSH), the global insurance broker, has welcomed Calgary-based Cees van der Slikke as the new senior vice-president and natural resources practice leader for Willis Canada.

Van der Slikke was previously a Canadian energy practice leader at Aon, where he served for 11 years. He is an insurance professional who served as an advisor to several of the world’s largest natural resource companies in the United States, Canada and Europe.

Prior to joining Aon, van der Slikke was risk manager for Unilever and Shell International, where he developed expertise handling large international programs, with a particular focus on captive insurance, broking and insurance, as well as significant construction projects.

“The Willis model, building all operations around the client, is the only one of its kind among the global insurance brokers,” van der Slikke said. “From the client-advocate approach to the decentralized marketing model, engaging clients every step of the way, Willis is cutting a new path in the insurance brokerage industry. I am excited about joining this energetic organization.”

Working closely with Willis’ global energy practice, which includes executive vice-president Neil McIntyre, van der Slikke will help deliver Willis’ global resources to solve energy clients’ problems.