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James Addington-Smith to become Marsh UK CEO in early 2026

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Marsh McLennan International hires James Addington-Smith as CEO.

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lifeinsuranceinternational.comNov 20, 2025

James Addington-Smith to become Marsh UK CEO in early 2026

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James Addington-Smith to become Marsh UK CEO in early 2026. In his capacity as CEO, Addington-Smith will guide the strategic direction and execution of Marsh's commercial activities in the UK. Marsh, an insurance broker and risk advisor and a business of Marsh McLennan, has announced the appointment of James Addington-Smith as CEO of Marsh UK. Pending regulatory approval, Addington-Smith is expected to assume his new position in early 2026. Addington-Smith will be based in London, UK, and will take over from Chris Lay, who is scheduled to retire as Marsh UK and Marsh McLennan UK CEO in the first quarter of 2026 after more than four decades at the company. Marsh noted that the appointment of a new Marsh McLennan UK CEO will be announced at a later date. Addington-Smith will report to Flavio Piccolomini, CEO of Marsh McLennan International. In his capacity as CEO, Addington-Smith will guide the strategic direction and execution of Marsh's commercial activities in the UK. US tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate? Don't let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis. This includes oversight of risk management, corporate and commercial client services, risk consulting and specialty insurance broking. He will also coordinate with Marsh McLennan's leadership to deliver the company's offerings in strategy, risk...

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