Ardonagh Appoints Mallory Motley to Lead International Placement
Ardonagh has named Mallory Motley head of international placement, joining the group placement team led by Ron Hayes.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in People
Ardonagh has appointed Mallory Motley as head of international placement, a role in which Motley will work across the group's businesses to identify opportunities in international markets. Motley joins from TMF Group, where Motley served as global head of corporate clients, client strategy and commercial operations.
Why it matters
The appointment is intended to strengthen Ardonagh's relationships with global insurers and develop its international placement strategy. Motley's background spans the North American and London insurance markets.
Motley brings more than 16 years of insurance and commercial experience, including almost a decade at Marsh in senior roles across the UK and US. The announcement does not specify performance targets or timelines for the new international placement strategy.
The players
Mallory Motley
Mallory Motley is an insurance and commercial executive with more than 16 years of experience, including roles at Marsh and TMF Group.
Ardonagh
Ardonagh is a global insurance and specialty broking group that operates a group placement function across its businesses.
Ron Hayes
Ron Hayes leads Ardonagh's group placement team, which Motley has joined.
The details
Motley will join the group placement team led by Ron Hayes and work across Ardonagh's businesses. Before joining Ardonagh, Motley most recently served as managing director within Marsh's Insurer Consulting Group for the UK and Ireland.
Timeline
Ardonagh's appointment of Mallory Motley was announced on November 3, 2026.
Market Landscape
Motley's move from Marsh's Insurer Consulting Group to Ardonagh's international placement role reflects the competition among large brokers for experienced executives who can manage relationships with global insurers. The appointment signals Ardonagh's effort to build its international placement capabilities alongside established competitors.
For clients placing international insurance coverage, changes in leadership at placement brokers can affect how cross-border programs are structured. The appointment does not specify any immediate change to pricing or service terms.
The takeaway
Leadership moves in international placement can signal where brokers intend to focus their global insurer relationships. Clients may watch how Motley's background in North American and London markets shapes Ardonagh's approach.
Further reading
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