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Marsh appoints Tracie Thompson as Global Head of Portfolio Solutions, Marsh Risk

NEW YORK, June 24, 2026 — Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, today announced the appointment of Tracie Thompson as Global Head of Portfolio Solutions, Marsh Risk, effective immediately. Based in New York, Ms. Thompson reports to John Donnelly, President, Global Placement, Marsh Risk. 

In this role, Ms. Thompson leads the continued development of Marsh’s regional and global proprietary portfolio solutions, ensuring they are scalable, market-ready, and fully address client requirements. 

Ms. Thompson brings more than 28 years of global insurance industry experience, with a strong track record in portfolio optimisation, commercial strategy, data-led decision-making, and delivering client value. Throughout her career, she has held a range of senior leadership positions spanning global, regional, and market-facing positions in the US, UK, Europe and Asia Pacific. Most recently she served as Global Leader, Strategic Accounts at Cytora, where she supported global (re)insurers, brokers, and MGAs in embedding digital underwriting and portfolio optimisation capabilities. Prior to Cytora, Tracie held several senior leadership roles at Aon, including EMEA CEO of Commercial Risk Solutions.

Commenting on Ms. Thompson’s appointment, Mr. Donnelly said: “In today’s complex risk environment, our portfolio solutions support a fast-growing number of clients in managing their insurance and risk needs more efficiently than what they would receive in the open market. Tracie has an outstanding track record of managing portfolios globally and brings a wealth of experience to Marsh.”

Ms. Thompson added: “Marsh Risk creates real value for clients by combining its market leading insurance expertise with a distinct portfolio-wide approach. By viewing their risks through this lens, organizations can improve their coverage consistency, reduce their administrative burdens, and achieve more competitive terms and pricing through tailored solutions that support growth.”

About Marsh

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit corporate.marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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