Guy Carpenter Appoints John West as Deputy Leader of Captive Segment

On January 27, 2026, Guy Carpenter announced the appointment of John West as the deputy leader for its captive segment within the legacy solutions division. Stationed in New York, West continues as a senior vice president, bringing over 35 years of expertise in insurance, including property and casualty insurance, reinsurance, and captive markets. This appointment enhances Guy Carpenter's capacity to address complex regulatory compliance requirements and bolster its AI-driven prior authorization processes.

West's career features leadership roles at prominent industry players such as Devonshire Group, AXA LM, Helix UK, and Alan Gray Inc. Notably, he led the establishment of the claims division at LDG Reinsurance Corp/Houston Casualty Company, with a focus on accident and health, as well as workers’ compensation lines. His experience is invaluable for Guy Carpenter’s strategic focus on risk management and underwriting innovations in the reinsurance landscape.

In addition to his corporate responsibilities, West has been part of the Insurance and Reinsurance Undertakings Association (IRUA) since 2015, contributing as a director and co-chairing the education committee. Guy Carpenter, a key player in the global risk and reinsurance industry and part of Marsh McLennan, operates an extensive network with more than 90,000 employees across 130 countries, delivering reinsurance brokerage and strategic advisory services tailored to payer and provider needs.