Marsh Named a 2010 NFIP Insurance Agency of the Year

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Marsh has been named a 2010 NFIP Insurance Agency of the Year by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Patrice Collingwood, Marsh’s Flood Service Center Practice Leader, accepted the award on behalf of Marsh at a ceremony on May 2 during the 28th annual National Flood Conference in New Orleans.

“We’re delighted and honored to receive this prestigious award from the National Flood Insurance Program,” said Duncan Ellis, Marsh’s U.S. Property Practice Leader. “Flooding is the number one natural disaster in the United States, affecting thousands of homeowners and businesses annually. Marsh’s selection as an NFIP Insurance Agency of the Year reflects the leadership and dedication of Ian Macartney, Patrice Collingwood, and their team in offering unrivaled expertise to our clients to reduce and mitigate their flood risks.”

Led by Mr. Macartney, Marsh’s Head of Operations for U.S. Risk Practices, and Mrs. Collingwood, Marsh’s Flood Service Center works with Marsh clients to determine the insurance and risk management options that best fit their needs. The Flood Service Center, part of Marsh’s U.S. Property Practice, places more than 8,000 policies for more than 1,000 clients annually.

The NFIP Insurance Agency Award recognizes outstanding insurance industry partners for their contributions to the NFIP. Specifically, brokers and agencies are recognized for their efforts to achieve superior flood insurance policy growth, implement innovative marketing strategies, participate in flood awareness activities, and adherence to established underwriting guidelines.

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Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor, teams with its clients to define, design, and deliver innovative industry-specific solutions that help them protect their future and thrive. It has over 24,000 colleagues who collaborate to provide advice and transactional capabilities to clients in over 100 countries. Marsh is a member of Marsh & McLennan Companies, a global professional services firm with 51,000 employees worldwide and annual revenue exceeding $10 billion, which is also the parent company of Guy Carpenter, the risk and reinsurance specialist; Mercer, the provider of HR and related financial advice and services; and Oliver Wyman, the management consultancy. Its stock (ticker symbol: MMC) is listed on the New York, Chicago and London stock exchanges. Follow Marsh on Twitter @Marsh_Inc.

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