Marsh, a global leader in insurance broking and innovative risk management solutions, announced 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.”