Pensions - Articles - Marcus Hurd joins Buck Consultants to spearhead DB pensions

 Buck Consultants today announced the appointment of Marcus Hurd as Principal and Senior Consulting Actuary to further strengthen its presence in the defined benefit pensions arena. Marcus will have a number of responsibilities, including developing business strategy, thought leadership and market profile for the organisation.

  

 Marcus joins Buck Consultants after 11 and a half years at Aon Hewitt where he held various positions, including Head of Corporate Solutions for Aon Consulting and Head of Technical for its fiduciary management offering.

 A regular speaker on the conference circuit, Marcus has shared insight on liability driven investment, flight paths for defined benefit pension schemes, as well as behavioural finance and effective decision making.

  

 He is also a Visiting Researcher at the University of Leeds and a specialist in risk financing, as well as being an experienced Scheme Actuary and Employer Adviser.

  

 Commenting on the appointment of Marcus, Fraser Smart, Managing Director, Europe said: “Defined benefit pension schemes will only require more attention as the pensions landscape continues to change. Marcus’ experience, knowledge and ambition will be invaluable to both our business and clients.”

  

 Marcus Hurd commented: “I’m extremely pleased to have joined Buck Consultants at an exciting time in the company’s development. I am particularly enthused by the opportunity we have to transform the industry and the unwavering commitment Buck Consultants has to client service.”