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Marsh McLennan Agency acquires McDonald Zaring Insurance

White Plains, NY | December 1, 2022

Expands presence in Northwest region

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), a subsidiary of Marsh, today announced the acquisition of McDonald Zaring Insurance (MZI), a full-service agency located in Walla Walla, Washington. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Founded in 1932, McDonald Zaring Insurance serves individuals and businesses across all industries and sizes, including agri-business, wineries, financial institutions, health clinics and contractors. All 19 McDonald Zaring Insurance employees will be joining MMA as part of a newly created MMA office in Walla Walla, including leaders Shaun Borth, David Borth and Kevin Baffney.

“McDonald Zaring Insurance prides itself on its extensive experience and deep client relationships, aligning perfectly with MMA’s approach to helping clients achieve their goals and create a limitless future,” commented Kyle Lingscheit, CEO of MMA’s Northwest region. “We look forward to the collaboration and innovation to come as we welcome MZI to the MMA team and further bolster our presence in the region.”

Shaun Borth added: “We are delighted to join MMA as this will allow us to provide expanded resources and service capabilities to our existing and prospective clients. MMA also brings our colleagues new educational, professional and personal development opportunities, all within the culture of focusing on our colleagues, clients and communities. We could not be more excited for our next chapter.”

About Marsh

Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world’s top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan 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 over $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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