Marsh has announced the appointment of John Walsh as Head of Office, Corporate Division, Leeds. He reports to Allan McPherson, Regional Managing Director for North of England & Scotland, Corporate Division.
Marsh’s Corporate Division provides insurance broking, risk advisory and claims services to a wide range of organisations, from growing local businesses to multinational companies, across the UK. In his new role as Head of Office in Leeds, Mr. Walsh assumes overall responsibility for Marsh’s Corporate clients across Yorkshire.
Mr. Walsh joined Marsh in January 2014 and was previously based in Manchester as UK & Ireland Claims Leader for the Corporate Division. He has worked in the commercial insurance industry for over 25 years in various underwriting, claims and broking roles, starting with Sun Alliance (now RSA) in 1994 and then spending a significant part of his career with AXA and Ecclesiastical.
Commenting on Mr. Walsh’s appointment, Mr. McPherson said: “With his extensive background in claims, together with his regional business insight, John is well suited to lead Marsh’s Leeds office and deliver the best of the firm to our Corporate clients across Yorkshire.”
Mr. Walsh added: “Leeds has a thriving business community and hosts a diverse range of organisations – from small local start-ups to international firms. All face an increasingly complex array of risks that stem from wider economic, geopolitical and technological pressures. I’m excited to take the helm of Marsh’s office in Leeds and deliver solutions that enable our clients to manage the risks they face, protect their assets, and continue to thrive.”