DWBE - 019 - Michael Dellova-Willis Towers Watson

Riding the Wave-Project Management for Emergency Managers

Sponsored by the MS in ERM Program at Yeshiva University's Katz School: www.yu.edu/katz/programs/graduate/ms-risk In episode 19 we spoke with Michael P. Dellova, MBA, Leader, Global Services & Solutions, Willis Towers Watson North America Corporate Risk & Broking, and is the Willis Towers Watson’s Multinational Practice Center of Excellence Leader. Based in New York, his primary responsibility is to manage the team of international practitioners who market, place and service global programs for Willis Towers Watson multinational clients. Other responsibilities include: the development of international best practices; strategies for production; insurer relations and; market and industry intelligence. Michael’s extensive experience in the international field has allowed him to work with a variety of industry groups that include (but are not limited to) construction, manufacturing, financial institutions, hospitality, entertainment, chemicals, technology, non-governmental organizations, educational institutions and pharmaceutical interests. His product line expertise encompasses global property, international liability, terrorism, political risk and program management inclusive of captives. In his role as manager of the department, Michael oversees the international broker team and is very involved in associate recruitment, training and professional development. Michael earned a Master’s in Business Administration in Finance from the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College of the City University of New York. He also holds a Master of Arts in International Relations from St. John’s University School of Arts & Sciences. Michael’s professional affiliations include the Chatham House, the Business Council for International Understanding and the alumni associations of both St. John’s University and CUNY. Michael was also recognized as a leading Global Power Broker by Risk & Insurance magazine in both 2009 and 2015. We spoke about the changing role of risk managers, managing a global risk program, how political changes are changing the insurance industry, highlights of his upcoming course on enterprise risk planning and compliance, and why risk management is an attractive career path.