Derek Martisus joins Conner Strong & Buckelew as partner, alternative risk and national captive leader, the insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting firm announces. Martisus brings more than 22 years of experience in captive solutions, working with clients in all major US captive domiciles as well as in the Cayman Islands and Bermuda on captive strategies across industries. He joins from Marsh McLennan Agency, where he most recently served as senior vice president focused on single-parent and group captive solutions within the Captive Risk Practice. In his new role, Martisus works with colleagues across Conner Strong & Buckelew and BroadStreet Partners member companies to help clients protect and grow their businesses and gain greater control over insurance costs and risk management programmes. Terry Tracy, co-president and national commercial insurance leader at Conner Strong & Buckelew, says: "Derek's expertise in advising clients on captive solutions has helped them navigate volatility, improve their bottom line and enhance their overall risk management programs." He adds: "We are delighted to add Derek's leadership and unique experience, as we expand our captive practice and continue developing tailored solutions to meet the needs of our clients." Martisus is an Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Arts from Binghamton University. Conner Strong & Buckelew was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Camden, New Jersey. Since 2021, the firm has operated autonomously as a member of BroadStreet Partners, an insurance brokerage holding company. Together with BroadStreet Partners, Conner Strong & Buckelew is among the 13 largest insurance brokerages in the United States.
