Bermuda Veteran To Head Marsh Division

November 1, 2011

David Batchelor, a veteran of the Bermuda re/insurance industry, has today [Nov. 1] been appointed head of Marsh’s International Division. The division comprises all of Marsh’s operations outside North America including the Europe; Middle East, Africa [EMEA]; Latin America and Caribbean; Asia; and Pacific regions.

Mr. Batchelor, who will relocate to New York from London early next year, will remain CEO of Marsh’s EMEA region through 2011. He will report to Peter Zaffino, President and CEO of Marsh, Inc.

Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies headed by Bermudian Brian Duppereault.

Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Zaffino said: “Marsh’s International Division comprises an exciting, dynamic, and diverse range of countries. With his deep expertise and broad global experience, I am delighted to have a leader such as David to guide our International business into a new era. With more than 30 years in insurance and risk management consulting, David is respected and trusted by colleagues, clients, and industry peers alike.”

Mr. Batchelor added: “Companies around the world are facing an increasingly broad and interconnected range of risks. With the tremendous strength that comes from the skills of our people, the depth of our client base and the scope of our geographic footprint, I look forward to leading our International team as we meet our clients’ evolving needs.”

Mr. Batchelor began his career in 1976 with Bowring, which was acquired by Marsh & McLennan Companies in 1980. Since then, he has held a variety of senior positions in Bermuda, the Asia-Pacific region, North America and Europe before returning to Hong Kong to lead Marsh’s operations in Asia. He was appointed CEO of the broader Asia-Pacific region in 2006 and named CEO of Marsh’s EMEA region in April 2008.

 

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