Marsh & McLennan Agency Acquires Benefits Resource Group

White Plains, NY   |   December 05, 2016

Ohio Firm Adds Employee Benefits Expertise to MMA's Midwest Region

Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC (MMA), the middle market agency subsidiary of Marsh, today announced that it has acquired Benefits Resource Group (BRG), an Independence, Ohio-based employee benefits consulting firm. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

BRG offers a wide range of medical, life, and disability insurance to midsize employers in Ohio. All of BRG’s employees will join MMA’s Midwest region and will continue to operate out of the firm’s existing office under the leadership of its CEO, Charles Farro, and President, Ross Farro.

“Benefits Resource Group’s talented and experienced employee benefits professionals are a welcome addition to MMA’s Midwest region,” said Jeff Lightner, president and CEO of MMA-Midwest. “With BRG, we enhance our employee benefits presence and leadership in the Ohio market.”

Ross Farro added: “Today’s complex business environment requires a trusted benefits advisor that can creatively solve the myriad of challenges facing employers. By joining MMA, we maintain the same high-quality service and care our clients have come to expect, while being able to offer a broader array of capabilities and resources through MMA.”

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 the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor. With around 40,000 colleagues operating in more than 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data-driven risk solutions and advisory services.  Marsh is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With annual revenue over $17 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses:. Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer  and Oliver Wyman.  For more information, visit mmc.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter or subscribe to BRINK.