Women to Watch: Tracey Ant

Tracey Ant

Managing Director

Marsh Inc.

New York

Age: 41

As the Multilines Risk Practice Leader for North America, Tracey Ant is responsible for advisory, placement and service functions on a national basis for Marsh's $200 million middle-market segment, known within the brokerage as "multilines." She joined Marsh in 1993 as a casualty broker and has held various positions with increasing degrees of responsibility over the past 13 years. Prior to joining Marsh, Ms. Ant was a casualty underwriter at Hartford Financial Services Group Inc.

Advice to young women: "It's so important to learn the technical side of our trade. Our clients look to us to be that trusted advisor and we have a responsibility to educate and inform them about what risk means to their company. Take advantage of every opportunity (formal and informal) to learn. Develop a strong network within the industry--it will serve you throughout your career. Find a couple of mentors in and outside the industry whom you trust to provide you with guidance and honest feedback as you grow in your profession."