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Chris Lay Appointed President and CEO of Marsh Canada

MMC | May 10, 2016

Chris Lay Appointed President and CEO of Marsh Canada

Alan Garner Assumes Role of Chairman

Marsh, a leading insurance broker and risk advisor, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:MMC), today announced the appointment of Chris Lay as President and CEO of Marsh Canada, reporting to Robert Bentley, President of Marsh US and Canada. Mr. Lay will be based in Marsh Canada’s Toronto office, and assumes full responsibility for Marsh Canada’s operations. In this role, Mr. Lay will focus on driving client value by delivering Marsh’s world-class risk advisory and strategic services to the firm’s growing client base in Canada.

Mr. Lay brings over 30 years of leadership experience to the role, most recently as President of Marsh’s Global Captives business. He has held several senior roles at the firm including as Head of Global Sales, CEO of Marsh’s UK and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Corporate business and Deputy CEO of its UK Retail business. Mr. Lay succeeds Alan Garner who takes on the role of Chairman, Marsh Canada, effective July 1, 2016. In his new role, Mr. Garner will also report to Mr. Bentley.

As Chairman, Mr. Garner will focus on deepening Marsh’s engagement with clients, prospects and insurers in Canada. He will also serve as Marsh & McLennan Companies’ (MMC) Country Corporate Officer for Canada with responsibility for coordinating strategic initiatives across all of MMC’s operating companies including Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman.

Commenting on these appointments, Mr. Bentley said: “Chris’ experience across a wide range of risk and insurance businesses makes him an outstanding choice to lead our Canadian operations. Chris will continue to strengthen our relationships with our clients as their trusted risk advisor.”

Mr. Lay added: “Our reputation in Canada has been forged by a sustained commitment to excellence from our colleagues there and the continuity and experience of our leadership team. I look forward to working with them to deliver the innovation and superior value that our clients have come to expect.”

“I look forward to working with Chris to continue to grow Marsh Canada across all sectors, from coast to coast,” said Mr. Garner.

About Marsh

Marsh is a global leader in insurance broking and risk management. Marsh helps clients succeed by defining, designing, and delivering innovative industry-specific solutions that help them effectively manage risk. Marsh’s approximately 30,000 colleagues work together to serve clients in more than 130 countries. Marsh is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), a global professional services firm offering clients advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy, and people. With annual revenue of US$13 billion and approximately 60,000 colleagues worldwide, Marsh & McLennan Companies is also the parent company of Guy Carpenter, a leader in providing risk and reinsurance intermediary services; Mercer, a leader in talent, health, retirement, and investment consulting; and Oliver Wyman, a leader in management consulting. Follow Marsh on Twitter, @MarshGlobal; LinkedIn; Facebook; and YouTube.