Accompass appoints VP in benefits, health practice

Accompass Inc., a division of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., is appointing Sherry Shaw as a vice-president in its benefits and health practice.

With 26 years of experience in the group benefits industry, Shaw was previously vice-president and local practice lead for health and benefits in Toronto at Aon. She was also an account executive at Sun Life Financial Inc. and a consultant at Cowan Insurance Group.

“Sherry’s dedication to the client is what makes her such a great fit for our team at Accompass,” said Sarah Beech, president of the consultancy.

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