Marsh News

Marsh Says It’s ‘On Track’ After Q3 Results

Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. reported $3.12 billion in consolidated revenue for the third quarter, a decline of about one percent compared to the same quarter last year, along with an 8.7 percent jump in net income to $323 million. …

Cyber, Reputation Risks Top List of CEO, Risk Manager Concerns: Marsh Survey

Cyber and IT-related risks top the list of what keeps CEOs and risk managers awake at night, according to the 2015 International Business Resiliency Survey, conducted by Marsh and Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII)*. “Cyber and other IT-related risks are …

Munich Re, Marsh Introduce Pharma Coverage for Regulatory Actions

Munich Re and Marsh & McLennan Cos., the largest insurance broker by market value, introduced a product to insure U.S. pharmaceutical companies against regulatory actions that could cause them to suspend manufacturing. The product would cover as much as $10 …

Marsh, Munich Re Launch Non-Damage Business Interruption Coverage for Life Sciences

Marsh and Munich Re have launched non-damage business interruption insurance (NDBI) product that combines risk transfer and consulting services to assist life sciences companies in managing the impact of regulatory actions imposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). …

Guy Carpenter Execs Discuss Reinsurance Trends at Rendez-Vous Panel

Challenging market conditions due to abundant capacity, the ongoing influx of new capital and limited loss experience, continue to put pressure on the reinsurance sector, while recent M&A activity is adding a new dynamic to the mix. These were the …

Marsh Makes Offer for Jelf Group, UK-Based Independent Broker

Marsh announced it has made an offer to acquire the entire ordinary share capital of Jelf Group plc, a UK-based independent insurance broker and financial services consultancy. The transaction, which is subject to customary conditions, including approval by the regulatory …

Marsh & McLennan Names Chief Information, Compliance Officers

Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. announced the appointment of E. Scott Gilbert as chief information officer. Gilbert, who previously served as Marsh & McLennan Companies’ chief risk and compliance officer, will continue to report to President and CEO Dan Glaser …

Marsh Acquires South Carolina-Based Technology Provider Dovetail Insurance

Marsh has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Dovetail Insurance, a provider of insurance technology services tailored to the U.S. small commercial market. Terms of the transaction, which is expected to close in the third quarter, were not disclosed. Based …

Marsh Completes Acquisition of UK-Based SME Insurance Services

Marsh has completed its previously agreed acquisition of Leeds, England-based SME Insurance Services (SMEi), an independent broker which provides specialist commercial insurance to small and medium-sized enterprises across the UK. The transaction was announced on June 1. The addition of …

Marsh & McLennan Seeks Ways to Cut Tax as Competitors Shift to London

Marsh & McLennan Cos., the largest insurance broker by market value, is seeking ways to cut tax obligations as rivals shift to Europe, where rates are lower. “The search for tax efficiency for us started several years ago,” Dan Glaser, …