Insurance broker Marsh has named Winsee Cheung as UK Placement Leader, Marsh JLT Specialty, effective in Q4. Cheung will be based in London and report to Paul Moody, UK CEO, Marsh JLT Specialty.  

In her new role as UK placement leader, she will have oversight of Marsh JLT Specialty’s placement strategy, facility management, and the development of insurer relationships across a wide range of industries and product lines.

Cheung will also be involved in the placement of complex risks and market negotiations on behalf of Marsh JLT Specialty’s clients.

She joined Marsh in 2006 and is currently the UK placement leader for the Financial and Professional Practice.

Over her 20-year career, Cheung has worked in a range of insurance broking roles, focussing predominately on management liability risks for global organisations.

Commenting on Cheung’s appointment, Moody said: “COVID-19 has affected many industries and is creating economic uncertainty across the UK and in international markets.

“Winsee brings a vast amount of experience to this role, which will benefit our clients as they continue to tackle the economic headwinds associated with COVID-19 and plan their future growth.”

Commenting on her appointment, Cheung added: “I look forward to working with our colleagues and the insurance markets to create and deliver solutions that enable clients to increase their resilience to the risks associated with COVID-19, and help withstand future shocks as we move towards recovery from the current crisis.”