Marsh brings exec back from Asia to take senior UK role

Broker  Marsh has brought an experienced executive from its Asian operations to take the role of head of placement, UK & Ireland.

Simon Delchar (pictured) will relocate from Singapore to London and report to Lucy Clarke, president, Marsh Specialty and Global Placement, and Chris Lay, CEO, UK & Ireland, Marsh. Delchar will also join Marsh’s UK & Ireland Executive team.

Delchar is currently head of Marsh Specialty in Asia, a position he has held since 2019. He has also worked in senior broking roles at Lloyd & Partners and JLT Group.

Marsh also announced the appointment of Clarissa Franks as Placement Leader, UK & Ireland, for the Risk Management, Corporate, and Commercial businesses. Franks has worked with Marsh for 13 years in a variety of senior management roles and is currently UK Placement Leader, Risk Management.

Winsee Cheung will continue her role as Placement Leader, UK & Ireland, Marsh Specialty. Both Franks and Cheung will continue to be based in London; Franks will report to Delchar and Cheung will report to Delchar and Dominic Samengo-Turner, CEO, UK and Ireland, Marsh Specialty.

Clarke said: “Supporting our clients in the management of their risks and securing optimal insurance that protects their people and assets underpins our global placement strategy. As these risks become more complex – and the insurance market more challenging – Simon, Clarissa, and Winsee will play pivotal roles in developing of these fast-growing areas of our business. It is also a reflection of the deep pool of talent within Marsh that we are able to promote such exceptional talent to these roles.”

Delchar added: “Clients are facing many challenges as the deadly conflict in Ukraine continues to unfold and economies recover from the COVID-19 pandemic – including the ramifications of interstate tensions, cyber risk, the changing climate, and increased regulation – which in turn is impacting their risk and insurance strategies. I look forward to returning to London and working with the team to support our clients during these very difficult times.”

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