Marsh & McLennan Agency Acquires Blakestad, Inc.

White Plains, NY   |   March 02, 2017

Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC (MMA), the middle market agency subsidiary of Marsh, today announced that it has acquired Blakestad, Inc., a private client and commercial lines independent insurance agency. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Blakestad provides property/casualty insurance to privately held businesses and individuals, with particular expertise in working with high-net worth individuals and families worldwide. All of Blakestad’s employees and leadership, including its president Jerod Blakestad, are joining MMA and will continue operating out of the firm’s current Minneapolis office.

“The addition of Blakestad to our firm expands our capabilities in the private client market with an established agency and highly regarded team of professionals,” said Bill Jeatran, CEO of MMA’s upper Midwest region.

Mr. Blakestad added: “We look forward to joining the MMA team, which allows us to expand the resources we can offer clients and continue to grow our practice.”

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.