Marsh Ireland unveils Joe Grogan as executive chairman

Global insurance broking and risk management firm Marsh has unveiled Joe Grogan as executive chairman of Marsh Ireland. It also announced that the current managing director of JLT Ireland Patrick Howett will become CEO of Marsh Ireland when the deal between Marsh’s parent company, Marsh & McLennan Companies and JLT, closes.

The deal remains subject to antitrust and regulatory approvals.

Grogan is a Marsh veteran of 28 years and has served in many senior leadership roles. He was appointed chairman of Marsh Ireland in September 2018, and was previously CEO of Marsh’s Corporate Division in the UK & Ireland, which provides risk management advice, insurance brokerage and claims advocacy services to mid-size and large organisations.

Howett has worked at JLT since 1983, in various senior posts before becoming MD in 1995. Previously he worked in the audit and tax departments of PwC. He has also served as a Council Member of Brokers Ireland, the country’s representative body for insurance brokers.

Grogan and Howett will be based in Dublin and report to Chris Lay, CEO of Marsh UK & Ireland.

Grogan said: “Marsh is committed to providing our clients with a high-quality and seamless service. By strengthening our Irish operations, we will ensure we have the resources and talents required to support our clients as they navigate an increasingly complex risk landscape. I look forward to working with Pat and the highly-regarded JLT team.”

Howett added: “This is an exciting time for the teams at both Marsh and JLT. The combined organisation will lead the market in providing exceptional client service and risk and insurance expertise.”

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