WTW senior leaders leave to join Marsh's new practice

Broker  Marsh is launching a new practice in the US and Canada with the hiring of two senior care leaders from  Willis Towers Watson.

John Atkinson and Michael Pokora are joining Marsh to co-lead its new US and Canada senior housing and long-term care industry practice. Based in Chicago, they will report to Jeffrey Alpaugh, Marsh’s US and Canada growth and industry leader.

In the newly created dual leadership role, Atkinson and Pokora will head a team of Marsh industry specialists responsible for the delivery of transactional and advisory solutions that address the complex risk financing, risk management, and human capital needs of operators and equity providers within the senior housing and aging services industry.

Atkinson will also serve as chairman of Marsh’s Chicago office, where he will lead civic and community engagement and support Marsh’s business in the Midwest working alongside the current leadership team.

Atkinson and Pokora come from Willis Towers Watson where they previously served as executive vice presidents and managing directors of the senior living practice group.

Alpaugh said: “Deep industry knowledge and expertise are among Marsh’s greatest assets and play a key role in our ability to deliver differentiated value to clients. John and Michael have proven track records of client-focused innovation and keen understanding of the aging services sector, which make them a perfect fit as we continue to grow and address the evolving risk and human capital needs of this dynamic industry.”

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