Marsh has appointed a new Southern regional sales leader to boost development in the South.
Steve Pugh joins Marsh's risk trading practice which delivers a range of commercial insurance products to small and medium-sized firms from 13 locations around the UK.
Pugh was previously with Country Mutual, NFU Mutual and Avon.
In his new role, he will work with the client and development teams in Exeter, Cardiff, Leicester, Maidstone and Southampton.
Geoff Gale, business leader, risk trading South, said: “His experience within the industry will prove an invaluable asset to Marsh as we expand our business throughout the Southern region.”