Marsh & McLennan Agency Names Ivey CEO of Southeast Region

Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC (MMA), the middle market agency subsidiary of Marsh, has appointed Gary Ivey as Southeast regional CEO.

In this role, Ivey will oversee MMA offices in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Tallahassee, Florida. He reports to David Eslick, chairman and CEO of MMA.

Ivey has more than 40 years of experience, previously serving as J. Smith Lanier & Co.’s president and chief operating officer since 1999. MMA acquired J. Smith Lanier & Co. in January 2017 to serve as its Southeast regional hub.

Ivey will continue to be based in Atlanta and succeeds D. Gaines Lanier, who continues as chairman of the region.

MMA also announced the following appointments in its Southeast region:

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  Peter Krause has been named president. Krause brings more than 30 years of insurance underwriting, marketing, and management experience to the role. He most recently served as senior vice president, managing director, and marketing manager of J. Smith Lanier & Co. Krause is based in Atlanta and reports to Ivey.

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  Lorie Yauney has been named chief operating officer. Yauney has been with Smith Lanier & Co. for more than 20 years, most recently serving as vice president, human resources and training. She is based in West Point, Ga., and reports to Ivey.

Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC is a subsidiary of Marsh established in 2008 to serve as a platform for the middle market. In 2015, it expanded its national footprint into Canada. MMA offers commercial property, casualty, personal lines, and employee benefits to midsize businesses and individuals across North America.