Marsh McLennan to Acquire McGriff Insurance Services
30 September 2024 - 9:30PM
Business Wire
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), a global leader in risk, strategy
and people, today announced that it has reached an agreement
through its Marsh McLennan Agency business to acquire McGriff
Insurance Services, LLC, an affiliate of TIH. McGriff is a leading
provider of insurance broking and risk management services in the
United States, with $1.3 billion of revenue for the trailing twelve
months ended June 30, 2024. The transaction will enhance Marsh
McLennan Agency’s capabilities across commercial property and
casualty, employee benefits, management liability and personal
lines.
Under the terms of the transaction, Marsh McLennan will pay
$7.75 billion in cash consideration, funded by a combination of
cash and proceeds from debt financing. In conjunction with the
transaction, Marsh McLennan will assume a deferred tax asset valued
at approximately $500 million. The transaction is targeted to close
by year-end, subject to regulatory clearance and other standard
closing conditions.
“McGriff is a business with excellent leadership, outstanding
talent and a record of strong growth. The firm complements Marsh
McLennan Agency’s capabilities and culture, and I am excited about
future opportunities with them as part of our company,” said John
Doyle, President and CEO of Marsh McLennan.
“Marsh McLennan Agency has long held McGriff’s legacy and
reputation in the highest regard. Their client-centric focus,
culture and proven record of success mirror our own. The firm will
be an important addition to the business we have built over 15
years,” commented David Eslick, Chairman and CEO of Marsh McLennan
Agency. “Together, our talent and expertise will deliver actionable
solutions that help clients build the confidence to thrive.”
Read Davis, CEO of McGriff added: “Marsh McLennan’s global
resources and insights will enable us to deliver even greater value
to those we serve while creating exciting opportunities for the
growth and development of our team. This combination is a
reflection of the quality of the McGriff team, and I am excited for
our future together.”
Founded in 1886, McGriff specializes in providing commercial
property and casualty insurance, surety, employee benefits and
personal lines insurance solutions to businesses and individuals
across the US. Upon closing, the McGriff team of more than 3,500
employees, including CEO Read Davis, will join Marsh McLennan
Agency and continue to operate from their existing office
locations.
About Marsh McLennan
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy
and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four
businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With
annual revenue of $23 billion and more than 85,000 colleagues,
Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the
power of perspective. For more information, visit
marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.
About McGriff
An affiliate of TIH, LLC, McGriff Insurance Services, LLC is a
full-service insurance broker providing risk management and
insurance solutions to clients across the United States. The firm’s
coverages include commercial property and casualty, corporate
bonding and surety services, cyber, management liability, captives,
and alternative risk transfer programs, small business, employee
benefits, title insurance, personal lines, and life and health. For
more information, please visit www.McGriff.com.
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