Marsh McLennan Agency Acquires CS Insurance Strategies

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), a subsidiary of Marsh, today announced the acquisition of CS Insurance Strategies, Inc., a full-service insurance agency based in Chicago. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Founded in 2009 by CEO Charles Smith, CS Insurance Strategies is a minority-owned brokerage providing employee health and benefits, business insurance, and risk management consulting services to organizations of all sizes across the US. CS Insurance Strategies serves clients across all industries, with specialized 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 organization 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,” commented Tony Chimino, CEO of MMA’s Midwest region.

Mr. 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.”