General Insurance Article - Insurance Broker Status awarded to Marsh UK

 Marsh have today announced that its UK operations, which comprises 26 offices across the country, has been granted ‘Chartered Insurance Broker’ status from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).

 Chartered Insurance Broker status is awarded by the CII to qualifying brokers following a rigorous assessment of its policies, training procedures and working practices. Applicants are required to demonstrate a sustained commitment to developing and raising the standards of professional knowledge and ethical practice among colleagues, for the benefit of clients.

 Mark Weil, CEO of Marsh UK & Ireland, said: “We aim for the highest professional standards as a key part of our commitment to our clients. This goes beyond compliance and is a core element of our business strategy.
 “We are very proud to receive the CII’s Chartered Insurance Broker status. This award is recognition of the continuing hard work, dedication and commitment to integrity of our colleagues across the UK.”

 Dr Alexander Scott, CEO of the CII, said: “We have been impressed by Marsh’s dedication to developing their colleagues’ capabilities. As the first of the large, global insurance brokers to achieve Chartered Broker status, Marsh shows that organisations of all sizes believe that a commitment to professionalism can create a clear competitive advantage. Today’s announcement is an important milestone to building confidence and trust in the insurance sector as a whole.”