Willem Loots – Senior Director, Insurance at Fitch Ratings
Willem Loots, Senior Director of Insurance at Fitch Ratings, leads the analytical team covering insurance companies in North America. He specializes in the credit analysis of insurers and reinsurers, bringing over 20 years of experience in the industry. His expertise spans financial analysis, risk assessment, and regulatory developments.
Before joining Fitch, Willem held various senior positions at leading financial institutions, contributing to his deep understanding of the insurance sector. He holds a degree in Economics and an MBA, further underpinning his extensive knowledge and leadership in the field.
Willem Loots is a Senior Director in Fitch Ratings’ EMEA insurance group, focusing on both Western Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa. Prior to joining Fitch in 2013, Willem was head of the corporate retirement product at Liberty Group, based in Johannesburg.
Willem is a qualified actuary, holding the designation Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries (UK) and Fellow of the Actuarial Society of South Africa. He also holds B.Sc. degrees from both the University of Johannesburg and University of the Witwatersrand.
