Marsh has appointed Duncan Ashurst (pictured) as risk management leader, based in the firm’s Chicago office. In this newly-created role, Ashurst will be responsible for leading a specialist team to deliver best-in-class transactional and advisory solutions to address risk financing, risk management and human capital needs for Marsh’s large global clients. Ashurst previously led the risk solutions practice at Willis Towers Watson, where he served as global client advocate and US automotive practice leader, providing consultative solutions with particular expertise in captive insurance companies and alternative risk transfer programmes. Julie Marcello, head of Marsh’s Chicago office, comments: “Clients and colleagues alike will benefit from Duncan’s knowledge and experience as we seek to develop innovative solutions that provide firms with the protection they need to operate successfully in today’s challenging risk environment.” Ashurst adds: “Today’s global companies need specialised expertise and creative solutions to help quantify and manage their complex risks. Marsh’s deep intellectual capital, data and analytics, and global network are second-to-none in the industry. I am excited to join the firm and lead this distinguished team.” Elsewhere, Paul Marquand was named as director and senior vice president of Marsh Captive Solutions, Guernsey, having served as vice president of the group for almost two decades. Before this, he held the position of senior financial administrator at Aon Insurance Managers, Guernsey.
