Liberty Specialty snaps up March Risk Solutions CEO in Spain

Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance’s Global Risk Solutions division, has hired a senior officer from  Marsh to strengthen the leadership of its Spanish business.

Alfonso Garcia Larriu (Pictured) has been appointed to the role of general manager insurance, Spain. Based in Madrid, he will report to Kadidja Sinz, head of LSM Central Region (Europe and MENA).

Garcia Larriu replaces Fernando Lara who has moved into a new role within LSM taking over as head of client and distribution for Continental Europe.

In his new role, Garcia Larriu will be responsible for leading the team and delivering on the growth targets of LSM’s Spanish business.

Lara’s new role has a wide remit across Continental Europe. He will be responsible for leading the team to deliver LSM’s European distribution strategy. Lara joined LSM in 2004 and for the past 15 years successfully held the role of general manager insurance in Spain.

Garcia Larriu joins from March Risk Solutions, in Spain, where he was CEO. He has nearly 30 years of experience gained in insurance and reinsurance global markets including Construction and Energy.  He has a degree in Law from Complutense University of Madrid, Spain and is a Chartered Insurance Broker.

“Alfonso brings a wealth of experience in managing market relationships, people, and budgets.  He has an in-depth understanding of the markets in which we operate,” said Kadidja Sinz, head of Central Region (Europe and MENA) at Liberty Specialty Markets.

Sinz added: “Since Fernando joined LSM in 2004 he has been instrumental in creating and developing LSM’s Iberian business.  I know that Fernando will bring the same drive and determination to deliver the top results that he has shown throughout his career. This new role is well deserved.”

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