Marsh & McLennan Agency Acquires Corporate Consulting Services

New York Firm Expands Employee Benefits Expertise in Northeast Region

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--()--Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC (MMA), the middle market agency subsidiary of Marsh, today announced it has acquired Corporate Consulting Services, Ltd., a New York-based insurance brokerage and human resource consulting firm. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Established in 1989, Corporate Consulting Services (CCS) specializes in providing employee benefits, retirement planning, and human resource consulting services to a diverse range of clients in the non-profit and for-profit sectors across the Northeast.

CCS generates $6 million in annual revenues and has 20 employees, all of whom are joining MMA’s Northeast region. CCS will continue to operate out of its New York office under the leadership of its President and CEO Grant Dougherty. CCS will immediately begin operating under the Marsh & McLennan Agency name.

“We are delighted to welcome CCS’ talented and experienced leaders and colleagues to MMA,” said Anthony Gruppo, CEO of MMA’s Northeast region. “With the addition of CCS, we further enhance our employee benefits platform and design to better serve the needs of our clients in the Northeast region.”

Mr. Dougherty said: “As the healthcare and human resource landscape continues to evolve, joining forces with MMA provides our clients with access to even greater depth and breadth of expertise and a wider array of services and solutions.”

Commenting on the transaction, David Eslick, MMA chairman and CEO, said: “CCS is a welcome addition to our expanding roster of high-quality agencies that comprise Marsh & McLennan Agency.”

About Marsh & McLennan Agency

Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC is a subsidiary of Marsh established in 2008 to serve as a platform for the middle market. In 2015, it expanded its national footprint into Canada. MMA offers commercial property, casualty, personal lines, and employee benefits to midsize businesses and individuals across North America.

About Marsh

Marsh is a global leader in insurance broking and risk management. Marsh helps clients succeed by defining, designing, and delivering innovative industry-specific solutions that help them effectively manage risk. Marsh’s approximately 30,000 colleagues work together to serve clients in more than 130 countries. Marsh is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MMC), a global professional services firm offering clients advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy, and people. With annual revenue of US$13 billion and approximately 60,000 colleagues worldwide, Marsh & McLennan Companies is also the parent company of Guy Carpenter, a leader in providing risk and reinsurance intermediary services; Mercer, a leader in talent, health, retirement, and investment consulting; and Oliver Wyman, a leader in management consulting. Follow Marsh on Twitter, @MarshGlobal; LinkedIn; Facebook; and YouTube.

Contacts

Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC
Jaci Wright, 201-845-6600 x11234
JWright@mma-ne.com

Contacts

Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC
Jaci Wright, 201-845-6600 x11234
JWright@mma-ne.com