Marsh has appointed David Croskery as Executive Director responsible for the New Zealand SME business.

Mr Croskery has 26 years’ experience in the New Zealand insurance industry and joins from Lumley, where he was responsible for the commercial market branch network.

Other previous positions include broking and underwriting roles.

Mr Croskery was director and co-founder of marine underwriting agency Sailsure New Zealand until its sale to Vero in 2003.

He will be based in Auckland and report to Country Head Grant Milne.