Marsh appoints ex-Willis to lead climate and sustainability insurance innovation

Global broker  Marsh has appointed a new head of climate and sustainability insurance innovation. The executive was formerly a divisional director at Willis Towers Watson.

Ryan Bond (pictured) will join the company in January 2022, and be responsible for leading the global development of insurance solutions that support Marsh’s clients through the climate transition and help them achieve their commitments around sustainability and climate change. Working closely with Amy Barnes, head of climate and sustainability strategy at Marsh, Bond will also support market innovation to address these complex issues. He will be based in London.

Bond joined the business in 2007; most recently was chief executive, UK and Ireland, of Bowring Marsh, Marsh’s international placement business. Before joining Marsh, he was a division director at Willis Towers Watson for six years. He is a board member of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) and also serves on BIBA’s International & Wholesale Advisory Board.

Barnes said: “Insurance has a key role to play in accelerating climate-related action, smoothing the transition, and supporting the societal change required to realise a more sustainable future.

“Ryan’s extensive experience working with international insurance markets, together with his deep understanding of the challenges our clients face, will be invaluable in the development of new solutions that support organisations in achieving their climate and sustainability-related goals.”

Bond commented: “There is a clear opportunity for greater innovation in risk transfer, underwriting, and risk management to support global climate ambitions, and for insurance to be a more immediate catalyst for change. I look forward to working with our clients, colleagues, and the wider insurance community to build resilience amid increasing climate volatility and develop nature-positive insurance solutions.”

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