WTW hires former Marsh exec to head casualty

Willis Towers Watson PLC said it has hired former Marsh LLC managing director James Sallada as head of casualty for its corporate risk and broking, North America, division.

New York-based Mr. Sallada spent more than 20 years at Marsh. Most recently he was Northeast risk management placement leader, primary casualty.

Casey Petersen, who was North America primary casualty leader for WTW, joined McGill and Partners last month.