Marsh Appoints Robert Bauer As US Sharing Economy and Mobility Practice Leader

New York   |   March 04, 2019

Marsh, a global leader in insurance broking and innovative risk management solutions, announced today that Robert Bauer has joined the firm to lead its US Sharing Economy & Mobility Practice. In this role, Mr. Bauer will focus on developing and delivering industry-leading products and services to companies operating in the new economy, working closely with experts across Marsh, including Marsh’s Digital, Data & Analytics team.

Mr. Bauer joins Marsh from AIG where he most recently served as General Insurance Head of Innovation and its Sharing Economy Group. He is based in San Francisco, California, and reports to Jeffrey Alpaugh, Growth & Industry Leader for Marsh’s US and Canada division.

Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Alpaugh said: “Marsh continues to invest in top talent to help clients proactively address emerging risks from participating in the sharing economy and autonomous mobility industry. With Rob joining Marsh, we will be even better positioned to advise clients on solutions and strategies needed to address this dynamic sector’s evolving risk landscape”

Mr. Bauer added: “For the founders, funders, and participants in the new economy, good risk management and well-structured insurance is critical to their long-term success. I’m looking forward to working with Marsh’s industry-leading team of experts to deliver innovative solutions to our clients.”

About Marsh

Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor. With around 40,000 colleagues operating in more than 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data-driven risk solutions and advisory services.  Marsh is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With annual revenue over $17 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses:. Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer  and Oliver Wyman.  For more information, visit mmc.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter or subscribe to BRINK.