Andy Chang Named Global Growth Leader at Willis
The Miami-based executive will oversee the firm's Direct and Facultative business across global markets.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in People
Miami-based insurance executive Andy Chang is moving into a new global leadership role at Willis. The firm named him global growth leader for its Direct and Facultative business.
Why it matters
The appointment positions a local executive to oversee a key risk-transfer network spanning North America, Europe, London, and Asia-Pacific. Chang will now drive strategy and business development for the firm across these international markets.
This appointment marks the consolidation of growth leadership under one executive, with the role reporting directly to Garret Gaughan. Specific departmental revenue targets remain undisclosed.
The players
Andy Chang
The newly appointed global growth leader for the Direct and Facultative business at Willis.
Willis
The insurance firm that appointed a Miami-based executive to oversee global growth.
Garret Gaughan
The executive to whom Andy Chang will report in his new position.
The details
In his new capacity at Willis, Chang will work across the company's network to provide strategic guidance on risk transfer, retention, and mitigation for clients and prospects. He arrives at the firm after previously serving as the head of alternative distribution at Aon. Chang remains based in Miami while managing operations across North America, Europe, London, and Asia-Pacific.
Timeline
The appointment of Andy Chang was announced on October 15, 2026.
Beyond the 305
This appointment follows the established local trend of major insurance and finance firms centralizing global management hubs in Miami. It reinforces the city's role as a base for high-level oversight of North American and European risk-transfer markets.
For local industry observers, the move highlights the continued growth of professional service jobs within the city. It also signifies that complex global risk management strategies for markets as distant as London and Asia-Pacific are increasingly being directed from our neighborhood.
The takeaway
The move signals a heightened focus on growth for Willis as it leverages its Miami-based leadership to scale its international footprint. Keep an eye on the firm's North American business development as Chang begins his new role.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Global Reinsurance.
