Oneglobal Broking has appointed Vanessa Macdonald-Smith to lead its Direct and Facultative business as Executive Director.
Macdonald-Smith will also join the Group Executive Committee and reports to Mike Reynolds, Oneglobal’s Chief Executive Officer.
She has more than thirty years’ international experience and was most recently CEO of JLT Facultative.
Her previous roles have included senior leadership positions at Willis Towers Watson and Benfield Corporate Risks (Aon Benfield).
“Direct and Facultative insurance design and placement capability is a crucial element of our client offering and our clients need the highest quality broker expertise to craft comprehensive risk management solutions utilising D&F placements,” said Reynolds.
“Vanessa is an outstanding insurance leader who understands the needs of clients in this critical area. She is an inspiring leader of broking professionals and as an Executive Director, will be an advocate for clients and inspire the Oneglobal team as we grow our business together.”
Commenting on her appointment, Macdonald-Smith, said, “Oneglobal is an exciting and inspiring broking organisation that puts clients at the heart of everything it does.
“This approach has been lost by many broking firms and I’m looking forward to bringing superior service and market access back to clients around the globe.
“Over time I know that openminded individuals with the right expertise and that share our values will want to join us as we drive the client agenda forward in the D&F space.”
