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Chris McDermott takes on new role as Head of Marsh Specialty for the Pacific

McDermott has been with the broker for nearly a decade.
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August 2, 2024

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Chris McDermott has been promoted to Head of Marsh Specialty for Pacific, the global broker announced in a company statement on LinkedIn.

McDermott has been with the business for a decade and has been elevated from his position as Head of the Private Equity and M&A Services (PEMA) practice in the Pacific region.

In its announcement, Marsh highlighted McDermott’s focus on cross-business collaboration and innovation, as well as his experience as a lawyer with more than 15 years of industry experience.

“We are excited to announce Chris McDermott as our new Head of Marsh Specialty for Pacific,” Marsh said. “Chris takes on the role having made a significant impact across Marsh’s M&A business. Our Private Equity Mergers & Acquisitions (PEMA) practice has flourished under his leadership and is the go-to M&A insurance advisor in the region.”

On his new role, McDermott commented, “I’m honoured to be taking on this new role. Importantly, I’m excited to work with our region’s most talented group of specialists to deliver valuable insights and tailored solutions to our clients.”

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