Willis appoints Dom Spinelli Head of Transactional Insurance Claims in North America

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Willis, a WTW company (Nasdaq: WTW), has appointed Dom Spinelli as Head of Transactional Insurance Claims for North America. In this role, he will lead the claims function within Willis' Alternative Asset Insurance Solutions (AAIS) division, managing transactional insurance claims including representations and warranties, tax, and contingent matters.

Spinelli brings 15 years of experience in insurance and litigation, previously serving as Head of Contingent & Litigation Risk at VALE Insurance Partners and leading the contingent legal risk insurance team at Liberty Global Transaction Solutions. Based in Boston, he will report to Simone Bonnet, Head of Transactional Insurance Solutions, North America at Willis.

Notable is Spinelli's unique position as the only claims professional with senior-level experience in both underwriting and claims, offering clients comprehensive expertise in structuring policies and maximizing outcomes.

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• Appointment of industry veteran with 15 years of specialized experience
• Unique dual expertise in both underwriting and claims management
• Enhanced capability to structure policies and maximize claim outcomes
• Strengthened transactional insurance claims capabilities

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NEW YORK, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis, a WTW business (Nasdaq: WTW), today announced the appointment of Dom Spinelli as Head of Transactional Insurance Claims for North America. In this role, he will lead the claims function within Willis’ Alternative Asset Insurance Solutions (AAIS) industry vertical division, overseeing the entire lifecycle of transactional insurance claims, including representations and warranties, tax, and contingent matters.

Spinelli brings 15 years of experience in insurance and litigation to the role, enhancing Willis’ transactional claims capabilities while also supporting the expansion of services for clients navigating complex deal-related risks. Most recently, he served as Head of Contingent & Litigation Risk for North America at VALE Insurance Partners, after leading the contingent legal risk insurance team at Liberty Global Transaction Solutions and working as a representations and warranties insurance underwriter. Earlier in his career, Spinelli was a litigator, managing a wide range of commercial and insurance coverage disputes across the U.S.

In addition to his litigation background, Spinelli has represented insurers in hundreds of complex claims across nearly every line of insurance. He is the only claims professional with senior-level experience on both the underwriting and claims sides, offering clients a rare and valuable perspective on maximizing outcomes. His expertise will not only enhance Willis’s ability to support clients throughout the claims process, but also provide critical value at the outset of a transaction, helping structure policies appropriately from the start.

Based in Boston, Spinelli will report to Simone Bonnet, Head of Transactional Insurance Solutions, North America at Willis.

“Dom’s extensive experience—spanning litigation, underwriting, and claims—gives him a unique ability to guide clients through the most challenging aspects of transactional insurance,” commented Bonnet. “His diverse expertise strengthens our ability to provide innovative and effective solutions. We are excited to have him join the team and look forward to the valuable contributions he will make.”

Spinelli holds a BA from Providence College and a JD from the University of Connecticut School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Illinois, and the Southern and Eastern District Courts of New York.

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FAQ

What role has Dom Spinelli taken at Willis (WTW) in April 2025?

Dom Spinelli has been appointed as Head of Transactional Insurance Claims for North America at Willis, leading the claims function within the Alternative Asset Insurance Solutions division.

What is Dom Spinelli's experience before joining Willis (WTW)?

He brings 15 years of insurance and litigation experience, previously serving as Head of Contingent & Litigation Risk at VALE Insurance Partners and leading the contingent legal risk insurance team at Liberty Global Transaction Solutions.

What makes Dom Spinelli's appointment unique for Willis (WTW)?

He is the only claims professional with senior-level experience in both underwriting and claims sides, offering clients a rare perspective on maximizing outcomes and structuring policies.

What will be Dom Spinelli's responsibilities at Willis (WTW)?

He will oversee the entire lifecycle of transactional insurance claims, including representations and warranties, tax, and contingent matters within the AAIS division.