WTW appoints Karen Grote as Division LOB Leader for North America Life Practice

NEW YORK, November 7, 2024 - WTW (Nasdaq: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company, today announced the appointment of Karen Grote as Division Line of Business Leader (DLL) for the North America Life Practice within Insurance Consulting & Technology (ICT). In this role, Grote will drive growth and enhance client value across WTW's Life Practice, working alongside Mary Bahna-Nolan, who also serves as DLL.

Karen's return to WTW marks a valuable addition to our North America Life Practice. Her wealth of experience and passion for innovation will be key as we strive to provide exceptional solutions and service to our clients in this evolving market."

Returning to WTW with nearly 20 years of life insurance industry experience, Grote brings deep expertise in financial modeling, product development, and team leadership. She will be responsible for delivering innovative, client-centered solutions that address the evolving needs of life insurance clients across North America. Grote previously held leadership roles at WTW, including overseeing the Philadelphia and New York offices, where she was instrumental in developing high-performing teams and advancing key client initiatives. As a credentialed actuary with a mathematics degree and a teaching certification, Grote is dedicated to professional growth and excellence in the industry.

"Karen's return to WTW marks a valuable addition to our North America Life Practice," said Kim Steiner, Head of NA Life Practice, ICT, WTW. "Her wealth of experience and passion for innovation will be key as we strive to provide exceptional solutions and service to our clients in this evolving market."

Grote officially assumed her role on October 14, 2024, while Bahna-Nolan began on October 1. Both leaders are members of the Americas Leadership Team and report to Kim Steiner, guiding WTW's strategic direction in the Life Practice and supporting the company's mission to deliver best-in-class solutions.

About Insurance Consulting & Technology (ICT)

WTW's Insurance Consulting & Technology business serves the insurance industry with a powerful combination of advisory services and leading-edge technology. Our mission is to innovate and transform insurance, and we deliver solutions that help clients better select, finance, and manage risk and capital. We work with clients of all sizes globally, including most of the world's leading insurance groups. Over 1,000 client companies use our specialist insurance software on six continents. With over 1,700 colleagues in 35 markets, we continually strive to be a partner and employer of choice to the insurance industry.

About WTW

At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital. Leveraging the global view and local expertise of our colleagues serving 140 countries and markets, we help organizations sharpen their strategy, enhance organizational resilience, motivate their workforce and maximize performance.

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