Global advisory, broking, and solutions company WTW has appointed Orlagh Farrington as Head of Health & Benefits Ireland.

With over 20 years of experience in the health insurance industry, Farrington has worked with leading health organisations including VHI Healthcare and Laya Healthcare.

In her new role with WTW she will be tasked with driving the organisation’s efforts to deliver innovative health and benefits solutions to clients, and their employees, across the country.

Farrington has a Master of Science in Business at University College Dublin (UCD) Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.

Commenting on the appointment, Rick Wilkinson, Head of Health & Benefits GB & Ireland said, “We’re delighted to welcome Orlagh Farrington to WTW.

“With over two decades of experience in the private healthcare sector and a strong track record in client management and strategic leadership, she is well positioned to drive forward our growth ambitions and enhance the value we deliver to clients.”

WTW Ireland provides support to companies across Ireland via its offices in Dublin, Cork, Belfast, Limerick and Galway.

The Irish team is backed by the WTW global organisation which employs 45,000 people across more than 140 countries and markets around the world.