Background
Smith, Alexander John Court was born on April 13, 1934 in Glasgow, Scotland. Son of John Court and Mary Walker (Anderson) Smith.
Smith, Alexander John Court was born on April 13, 1934 in Glasgow, Scotland. Son of John Court and Mary Walker (Anderson) Smith.
Student, Scottish schools.
Actuarial trainee, Scottish Mutual Insurance Company, Glasgow, 1957; assistant actuary, Zurich Life Insurance Company, Toronto, Canada, 1958-1961; from actuary to executive vice president, William M. Mercer Ltd., Toronto, 1961-1974; president, William M. Mercer, Inc., Toronto, 1974-1982; senior vice-president, director, Marsh & McLennan, Inc., New York City, 1974-1978; group vice president, Marsh & McLennan Companies Cons. and Finance Superior vena cava syndrome Group, New York City, 1982-1984; president, Marsh & McLennan Companies Cons. and Finance Superior vena cava syndrome Group, New York City, 1984-1985; vice chairman, Marsh & McLennan Companies, New York City, 1984-1986; president, Marsh & McLennan Companies, New York City, 1986-1992; chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Marsh & McLennan Companies, New York City, since 1992.
Trustee The Putnam Funds, since 1986, Center Park Conservancy, since 1988, Carnegie Hall Society, since 1992. Fellow Faculty Actuaries Edinburgh, Canada Institute Actuaries, Conference Cons.Actuaries. Member Society Actuaries (associate), American Academy Actuaries, International Congress Actuaries, International Association Cons.
Actuaries, Racquet and Tennis Club, Royal Canada Yacht Club, Apawamis Club, Caledonian Club, Blind Brook Club Inc.
Married Margaret Gillespie, October 15, 1968.