Marsh McLennan acquires Chicago-based insurance agency

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), a subsidiary of  Marsh, has acquired CS Insurance Strategies, a full-service insurance agency based in Chicago..

Founded in 2009 by CEO Charles Smith, CS Insurance is a minority-owned brokerage providing employee health and benefits, business insurance, and risk management consulting services to organisations of all sizes across the US.

CS serves clients across all industries, with specialised expertise in municipal, non-profit, and minority-owned businesses. All ten employees will join  MMA.

“Over the years, CS Insurance Strategies has grown to be a dynamic and influential organisation under Charles’ leadership. The agency’s commitment to helping clients navigate complicated risk and insurance issues very much mirrors our own passion for serving growing businesses. We are looking forward to welcoming the CS team to  MMA,” said Tony Chimino (pictured), CEO of MMA’s Midwest region.

Smith added: “This is an exciting next step for CS Insurance Strategies. By joining  MMA, our capacity to deliver more competitive strategies and innovative solutions to mid-market clients has increased exponentially. In addition, the growth opportunities for our colleagues and dedication to serving the local community will continue to expand.”

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