Broking group and risk advisor Marsh has announced the appointment of Justin Ward as CEO of Pacific at its reinsurance broking arm Guy Carpenter, effective immediately.
Ward will be reporting to Tony Gallagher, CEO of Guy Carpenter Asia Pacific, and will relocate to Sydney from Singapore in July 2027.
In this role, Ward will oversee the reinsurance broker’s organisation in the Pacific region. He has been tasked with further developing the business’ strategy to meet changing client demands across the region.
The executive will also work closely with Marsh’s regional leadership team, including James Sullivan, Head of Broking, Guy Carpenter Pacific.
Since joining Guy Carpenter in 2018, Ward has held senior broking positions in both Sydney and Singapore, having most recently served as Capital Advisory Leader for Asia Pacific from 2024 and will continue in this role until July 2027.
Prior to joining Guy Carpenter, Ward worked at Insurance Australia Group, National Australia Bank, and AMP in senior re/insurance, financial planning, and risk advisory roles.
Marsh also announced the appointment of James Beedle to Guy Carpenter Pacific’s board of directors, subject to regulatory approval.
Bringing over 36 years of experience in the reinsurance industry cross international markets such as London, Sydney, Tokyo and Singapore, Beedle is a well-known re/insurance industry leader in the Asia Pacific region. Throughout his career, he has worked in both broking and underwriting roles before joining Guy Carpenter.
Commenting on the appointments, Gallagher said: “With our strengthened management team, led by Justin in Pacific, and the addition of James to our board of directors, Guy Carpenter is well placed to help clients across Asia Pacific navigate a market shaped by elevated catastrophe risk, evolving regulation, and growing demand for tailored analytics and advisory support.”
Ward added: “The Pacific region is a dynamic and increasingly important part of the global reinsurance landscape; Guy Carpenter is well positioned to help clients in Australia, New Zealand and across Pacific respond with insight and discipline, enabling them to make more informed decisions and build long-term resilience. I’m pleased to lead Guy Carpenter at such an important time and drive the next phase of growth in the region.”
