Steven Hills Appointed Regional Manager at Marsh

Steven Hills Appointed South Island Regional Manager at Marsh

Auckland, 3 March, 2016 – Marsh, a global leader in insurance broking and risk management, is delighted to announce the appointment of Steven Hills in a newly created role as South Island Regional Manager. Mr Hills will be based in Christchurch and will sit on the Marsh New Zealand Leadership team.

Mr Hills, who has over 30 years’ experience in the insurance industry, joins Marsh from Willis where he worked for 15 years - with the last nine years managing the Christchurch office. He is an experienced senior insurance executive with extensive knowledge and capability in the corporate sector. His reputation with clients and insurance carriers is first class and will be a great asset to Marsh and its clients.

Commenting on his appointment, Mr Hills said: “I am excited to be joining Marsh at a time where there is so much opportunity for growth and development – especially in the Canterbury region. I am also fortunate to be working with a great team across the South Island.”

Mr Hills is supported by an experienced group of people including the recent appointment of Catherine Tait, also ex Willis, as South Island Liability Manager. John Nidd, manager of our Dunedin office, will continue in his current role and will work closely with Mr Hills to continue Marsh’s success in Dunedin and Queenstown, along with Mike Gunstone in the Nelson/Marlborough regions.

Grant Milne, Country Head for Marsh New Zealand, added: “It is great to have someone of Steven’s calibre on board. The South Island is a key growth location for Marsh, where we have the ability to showcase our extensive experience and capability in construction, primary produce, manufacturing, viticulture, transport and commercial property. Steven will help us to lead this charge.”

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