The appointments follow the acquisition of Aberdeen-based broker Central Insurance Services

Marsh has made a raft of hires from Willis and Aon to expand its Scottish operations after the acquisition of Aberdeen-based broker Central Insurance Services.

The broker has hired Bruce Lees as head of its national corporate practice, following acquisition of Aberdeen-based broker Central Insurance Services.

Lees joins from Aon where he was head of its national corporate practice.

In his new role he will focus on the risk and insurance requirements of mid-market and upper SMEs, the Herald Scotland reports.

Marsh said Lees would bring expertise on broking for large businesses and a global understanding of insurance markets.

The broker has also hired Tom Murphy as client executive. He will join the Edinburgh office.

Sonny Still and Donna Main will join the Aberdeen office as client executive and client adviser, respectively.

All three have joined from Willis.

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