George G. Nichols Jr. ’40

George Nichols died Dec. 17, 1995, at his home in Bronxville, N.Y., where he had been a lifelong resident. Coming to Princeton from Bronxville H.S., George majored in English and roomed with Ed Bennett. Following graduation he pursued studies toward entering medical school which were interrupted by WWII. George joined the Navy, became a line officer rising to the rank of lieutenant. For four years he served on an attack transport and participated in the invasions of North Africa and Okinawa.

Following the war, George joined the reinsurance brokerage firm of Guy Carpenter, Inc. In 1963 he was elected chief executive of the firm and retired as chairman of the executive committee in 1980. Under his stewardship, Guy Carpenter experienced enormous growth and expansion to become one of the largest of its kind in the world. From 1973-78 George was also a senior v.p. and director of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.

George is survived by his sisters Margaret N. Allport and Christine N. Tredway. To them both we extend our heartfelt sympathy and condolences.

The Class of 1940