Hinshelwood to succeed Colraine as Chair of Marsh Ltd
- August 20, 2025
- Posted by: Kassandra Jimenez-Sanchez
- Category: Insurance
Global insurance broker Marsh has announced the appointment of Nigel Hinshelwood as Chair of Marsh Limited in the UK.
Subject to regulatory approval, Hinshelwood will succeed Tom Colraine on 31 March 2025.
Chris Lay, CEO of Marsh McLennan UK, commented: “Nigel brings extensive experience of operating in the financial services sector to this role, both in the UK and worldwide. His advice will be invaluable as we enhance our operations, develop innovative solutions for our clients, and grow our UK business.
“I would like to thank Tom for the significant contribution he has made to our firm. I have hugely valued his leadership and counsel over the years and wish him all the best for the future.”
Hinshelwood is a highly experienced executive having served as a non-executive director in the financial services and insurance sectors.
His previous roles include non-executive directorships at the Lloyd’s Franchise Board, AXA XL Underwriting Agencies Limited (where he was Chair), AXA XL Insurance Company UK Limited (also Chair), and Nordea.
Hinshelwood currently serves as senior independent director at Lloyds Bank, a member of the International Advisory Council of Adobe Systems Software, and a member of the Advisory Council of the International Association of Credit Portfolio Managers.
Prior to his non-executive roles, he held several executive roles at HSBC including Head of HSBC UK, Deputy CEO of HSBC Bank plc, Global Head of Operations and Head of HSBC Insurance Holdings. Previously he was also a partner at Ernst and Young.
Commenting on his appointment, Hinshelwood said: “Marsh plays a critical role in helping businesses successfully navigate and mitigate the increasingly complex and global risks facing their operations.
“I look forward to working with the board, Marsh’s executive leadership team, and the firm’s colleagues as we continue to nurture our talent and develop the UK business.”
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