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WTW Appoints Ashley Hart as Cyber Leader for Private Equity and Transactional Solutions

Posted on October 29, 2024December 2, 2024 By Martin Hinton

WTW has appointed Ashley Hart as the Cyber Leader for its Private Equity and Transactional Solutions (PE&TS) team within Corporate Risk and Broking, North America. Hart will deliver cyber risk transfer solutions to private equity clients and their portfolio companies across North America in this role.

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Hart previously served as the West Zone Region cyber insurance leader at Marsh, where she advised private equity firms and their portfolio companies on cyber solutions to protect against evolving exposures. Before her tenure at Marsh, Hart was a Claims Advocate and Cyber Claims Leader at WTW. Hart holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Richard Stockton University and a Juris Doctor from New York Law School. She is also a frequent speaker on cyber liability topics.

Aartie Manansingh, Head of Private Equity and Transactional Solutions at WTW, commented, “Ashley’s addition demonstrates our commitment to addressing the risks and concerns of our clients. As our private equity clients face increased cybercrime losses, investing in cyber insurance expertise is critical. Ashley Hart will focus on maximizing reimbursement outcomes for our clients. I am delighted to welcome her to the team.”

Michael Chang, Head of Corporate Risk and Broking, North America, said, “I am pleased to see Ashley take the cyber leadership position for our Private Equity and Transactional Solutions team. Her market knowledge will differentiate WTW in the marketplace while focusing on the cyber risks facing our clients.”

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