Marsh poaches Willis exec

Broker Marsh has appointed Thadd Wallace as a managing director in the global risk management practice in Atlanta.

In this role, Wallace will work closely with Don Bailey, head of industry and sales for Marsh’s US and Canada division, in leading teams serving Marsh’s largest clients in the Southeast.

Wallace joins Marsh from Willis, where he spent the last 13 years, most recently serving as Willis Risk Solutions’ Southeast leader.

Robert Bentley, president of Marsh's US and Canada division, said: “Thadd is a consummate professional with vast insurance knowledge who works tirelessly on behalf of his clients. I’m thrilled that he has joined Marsh, and I look forward to working with him to ensure that our clients receive the best of Marsh on a consistent basis.”

Wallace added: “The assembly of talent at Marsh coupled with its analytic capabilities and platform to deliver innovative risk solutions is truly remarkable. I’m excited to be at Marsh and look forward to ensuring that we meet the insurance and risk management objectives of our clients so they can grow and thrive.”