Marsh Opens Office to Serve Clients in the Waikato Region

Marsh Opens Office to Serve Clients in the Waikato Region

Stuart Hamilton appointed Branch Manager

Auckland, 11 February, 2013 – Marsh, a global leader in insurance broking and risk management, today announced the opening of a new branch in the Waikato region.

Celebrating 55 years of operation in New Zealand this year, Marsh recognised the need to expand its regional presence into this important hub, which is the fourth largest region in New Zealand.

The branch will be managed by Stuart Hamilton, a highly experienced risk and insurance professional with more than 25 years working in the industry. Prior to coming to Marsh, Mr Hamilton had roles at Allianz, LMW / Crombie Lockwood Insurance Brokers and the Medical Assurance Society.

”We are excited about our new office in the Waikato,” said Grant Milne, Country Head of Marsh New Zealand. “We have been serving clients in this area for many years and will now be able to offer them a full locally-based service. I am also glad that Stuart Hamilton has joined us as Branch Manager. As a long-standing member of the local insurance community, he will be an asset as we expand our offering to regional businesses.”

Commenting on his appointment, Mr Hamilton said: “Having worked in the Waikato region for many years, I am delighted to be able to bring the vast resources that Marsh has available to help businesses in Hamilton and its surrounds. I look forward to working with companies in this growing region to help them manage their evolving risk and insurance needs.”

The Waikato office will be based at 361 Ulster Street, Hamilton.

About Marsh
Marsh, a global leader in insurance broking and risk management, teams with its clients to define, design, and deliver innovative industry-specific solutions that help them protect their future and thrive. It has approximately 26,000 colleagues who collaborate to provide advice and transactional capabilities to clients in over 100 countries. Marsh is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), a global team of professional services companies offering clients advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy, and human capital. With over 53,000 employees worldwide and annual revenue exceeding $11 billion, Marsh & McLennan Companies is also the parent company of Guy Carpenter, a global leader in providing risk and reinsurance intermediary services; Mercer, a global leader in talent, health, retirement, and investment consulting; and Oliver Wyman, a global leader in management consulting. Follow Marsh on Twitter @Marsh_Inc.

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