Marsh hires Willis execs to run new practice

John Atkinson (left) and Michael Pokora

Marsh LLC announced Friday that it has recruited former Willis Towers Watson PLC executives John Atkinson and Michael Pokora to lead a newly formed senior housing and long-term care practice for the United States and Canada.

Based in Chicago, they will report to Jeffrey Alpaugh, Marsh’s U.S. and Canada growth and industry leader. Mr. Atkinson will also be chairman of Marsh’s Chicago office.

Prior to joining Marsh, Mr. Atkinson and Mr. Pokora were executive vice presidents and managing directors of Willis’ senior living practice group.