Marsh has appointed Simon Delchar (pictured above) as head of placement, UK and Ireland, effective July 01. Delchar will relocate from Singapore to London and report to Lucy Clarke, president, Marsh Specialty and Global Placement, and Chris Lay, Marsh’s CEO for UK and Ireland. He will also join Marsh’s UK and Ireland executive team.
Delchar has over 35 years’ industry experience, primarily in international broking roles. He 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. As head of placement, UK and Ireland, Delchar will oversee the development of placement solutions that support Marsh’s clients in managing the broad-ranging risks they now face.
Clarissa Franks
In addition, Marsh has appointed Clarissa Franks (pictured directly above) as placement leader, UK and Ireland, for the risk management, corporate, and commercial businesses. Franks will oversee Marsh’s retail placement strategy in the region as well as the development of client solutions across various industries and product lines. Currently UK placement leader, risk management, she joined Marsh 13 years ago and has held a variety of senior management roles.
Winsee Cheung
Marsh said that Winsee Cheung (pictured directly above) will continue in her role as placement leader, UK and 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.
“Supporting our clients in the management of their risks and securing optimal insurance that protects their people and assets underpins our global placement strategy,” Clarke said regarding the appointments. “As these risks become more complex – and the insurance market more challenging – Simon, Clarissa, and Winsee will play pivotal roles in developing 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.”
