Liberty Mutual Insurance Elects Gordon Watson to Board of Directors

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Liberty Mutual Insurance, a global property and casualty insurer, has elected Gordon Watson, a seasoned insurance executive, to its board of directors. Watson brings over three decades of experience in the insurance sector, with notable stints as the Chair of AXA Asia and CEO of AXA Asia & Africa. He has also held key global leadership positions at AIG Life Companies and Alico (now MetLife).

Key Takeaways:

  • Gordon Watson, former Chair of AXA Asia and CEO of AXA Asia & Africa, joins Liberty Mutual Insurance's board of directors.
  • Watson brings over 30 years of experience in the insurance sector, with a proven track record of driving transformation efforts and leading operations across 18 countries.
  • As a board member, Watson will leverage his expertise in the well-being space to promote holistic health and leadership development in the workplace.
  • Watson has served on the boards of LIMRA, Tricor Services Limited, and OneMind, a US-based nonprofit organization focused on improving mental health.
  • He co-led the development of the Mental Health at Work Index with Columbia University and is the founding chair of the Shared Value Initiative in Hong Kong.
  • Watson holds a master of business administration from the University of Hull and a master's degree in Global Mental Health from the University of Glasgow.
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance is the ninth largest global property and casualty insurer based on 2024 gross written premium.
  • As of December 31, 2024, Liberty Mutual Insurance had $50.2 billion in annual consolidated revenue and employed over 40,000 people in 28 countries and economies.

Statistics:

  • 30+ years of experience in the insurance sector for Gordon Watson.
  • 18 countries where Watson led operations as CEO of AXA Asia & Africa.
  • 2024 gross written premium: Liberty Mutual Insurance ranked ninth largest global property and casualty insurer.
  • 2024 revenue: $50.2 billion in annual consolidated revenue for Liberty Mutual Insurance.
  • Number of employees: over 40,000 people employed by Liberty Mutual Insurance in 28 countries and economies.

Sources:

  • Liberty Mutual Insurance: Public & Media Relations mediarelations@libertymutual.com
  • SOURCE: Liberty Mutual Insurance (June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/)
  • SOURCE: Liberty Mutual Insurance (About Us)
  • SOURCE: Liberty Mutual Insurance (2024 Annual Report)