Peter Zaffino
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Comment: Please remove the buzzwords like "global leader", "innovated to build the industry's only comprehensive analytics solution" (that makes it sound like the rest of the industry is totally incompetent), "forward-looking capability", "deliver further value to clients in this segment" and the like. /wia /talk 00:48, 28 May 2015 (UTC)
Peter Zaffino | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 1967 |
| Nationality | American and Irish |
| Education | Boston College (BA) New York University MBA |
| Occupation(s) | President and CEO of Marsh |
| Predecessor | Dan Glaser |
| Parent(s) | Salvatore D. Zaffino, and Marion Zaffino |
Peter Zaffino is president and chief executive officer of Marsh, and chairman of Marsh & McLennan Companies' Risk & Insurance Services segment, which includes Marsh and Guy Carpenter. Zaffino was appointed to lead Marsh in early 2011,[1] and his responsibilities were expanded to include Risk & Insurance Services in early 2015.[2] Since 2008, Zaffino has been a member of the executive committee at Marsh & McLennan Companies, the parent company of Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman.[3]
Under Zaffino's leadership, Marsh, a global leader in insurance broking and risk management,[4] built a comprehensive analytics solution, delivered through a mobile platform using real-time data.[5] Through this initiative companies are able to evaluate, manage, and reduce the cost of risk through a look at the key components of risk across their enterprises.[6] Zaffino is also overseeing the expansion of Marsh & McLennan Agency,[7] which serves clients in the small- and mid-market brokerage marketplace.[8]
Early life and education
Zaffino is the son of Salvatore D. Zaffino, the former chairman of Guy Carpenter, and Marion Zaffino.[9]
He holds a BA in economics from Boston College and an MBA in finance from New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business. He holds the CPCU and Associate in Reinsurance designations.[10]
Career
Zaffino has held several roles at Marsh & McLennan Companies.[11] Prior to becoming president and CEO of Marsh, he was president and CEO of Guy Carpenter.[12]
Before joining Guy Carpenter in 2001, he served in several senior executive positions at a GE Capital portfolio company specializing in alternative risk insurance and reinsurance.[13]
Boards
Zaffino is a member of the board of directors of the New York Police and Fire Widows' and Children's Benefit Fund, which provides assistance to families of New York City police and fire personnel (including Emergency Medical Services and Port Authority) who have been killed in the line of duty.[14] He also serves on the board of overseers for The School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science of St. John’s University.[15]
References
- ^ "UPDATE 1-Marsh and McLennan names new CEO for Marsh unit". Reuters. Wed Apr 20 21:27:28 UTC 2011. Retrieved 2015-05-27.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Marsh & McLennan Appoints Peter Zaffino Chairman of Its Risk & Insurance Services Segment". Retrieved 2015-05-27.
- ^ "Leadership | About Us | Marsh & McLennan Companies". www.mmc.com. Retrieved 2015-05-27.
- ^ "Who We Are | Marsh". www.marsh.com. Retrieved 2015-06-08.
- ^ "Investor Day 2014 Webcast".
- ^ "PRESIDENT&CEO Magazine - FOCUS on the Middle Market: Peter Zaffino, President & CEO, Marsh LLC". www.presidentandceomagazine.com. Retrieved 2015-06-08.
- ^ "Marsh makes big mid-market push with Texas purchase - Business Insurance". Retrieved 2015-06-08.
- ^ "Top insurance brokers: Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. - Business Insurance". Retrieved 2015-06-08.
- ^ "Guy Carpenter Chairman Zaffino Retires | PropertyCasualty360". Retrieved 2015-05-27.
- ^ "Leadership | Marsh". www.marsh.com. Retrieved 2015-05-27.
- ^ "Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. - News Release". irnews.mmc.com. Retrieved 2015-05-27.
- ^ "Peter Zaffino named CEO of Guy Carpenter - Business Insurance". Retrieved 2015-05-27.
- ^ "REG-Marsh & McLennan Peter Zaffino Named Chief Executive Officer of Guy Carpenter". Reuters. Thu Feb 28 07:00:00 UTC 2008. Retrieved 2015-05-27.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Darien's Zaffino, CEO of Marsh Inc., Now on NYC Police & Fire Benefit Fund Board". Retrieved 2015-05-27.
- ^ "St John's Insurance Leader 2013: Robert H. Benmosche". news.advisen.com. Retrieved 2015-05-27.