Marsh, a pivotal insurance broker and risk advisor under Marsh McLennan, has unveiled significant appointments within its UK and Global Placement leadership team.
Effective from January 1, 2024, the key figures joining are Tom Davies, appointed as Placement Leader for the UK; Adam Russell in the new role of Strategy & Planning Leader for Global Placement; Winsee Cheung as Portfolio Solutions Leader for the UK; and Jason Mills, taking on the role of Placement Leader for Marsh Specialty UK.
The appointed individuals bring extensive expertise to their respective roles. Davies, currently serving as the Global CEO of Bowring Marsh, Marsh’s international placement arm, carries over 30 years of experience in retail and wholesale broking.
Russell, taking charge as the Strategy & Planning Leader, brings in 18 years of international experience and will collaborate with the Global Placement team to enhance client experiences through innovation.
Cheung, with a tenure at Marsh since 2006, has held various senior roles and will spearhead Marsh Portfolio Solutions, aligning with the evolving risk landscape. While Mills, , who previously lead the Financial and Professional Liability Practice, will now shape and execute the placement strategy for Marsh Specialty UK.
Marsh stands as a global leader in insurance brokering and risk advisory services, boasting a workforce of over 45,000 professionals operating across 130 countries. The company focuses on delivering data-driven risk solutions and advisory services to both commercial entities and individual clients.
John Donnelly, Global Head of Placement at Marsh, said, “These appointments underline Marsh’s commitment to developing global placement solutions that are at the forefront of the industry and offer clients alternative capacity amid often challenging market conditions. These promotions are also testament to the breadth and depth of our industry-leading talent and expertise across the firm.”
Chris Lay, CEO, Marsh McLennan UK, added, “Tom is a trusted leader who, over the course of his career, has built incredibly strong relationships with clients and the underwriting community in the UK market and globally. I look forward to working with him and the wider team to develop solutions that enable us to support clients in managing the rapidly evolving risks they face, and unlock their growth possibilities.”
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