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Yahoo
01-08-2025
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- Yahoo
Marsh McLennan Agency Acquires Olympic Insurance Agency
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., August 01, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), a business of Marsh and a leading provider of business insurance, employee health and benefits, retirement and wealth, and private client insurance solutions across the US and Canada, today announced the acquisition of Olympic Insurance Agency, a Simi Valley, California-based independent insurance agency. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Founded in 1947, Olympic primarily provides business insurance, employee benefits and personal asset protection expertise to clients in Southern California, with a specialty in working with real estate investors, property managers, and manufacturing businesses. All Olympic employees, including principals Don and Bob Barberie, will remain working out of their existing Simi Valley office. "We have admired the team at Olympic, and Don and Bob's collaborative leadership, for many years," said Chris Williams, CEO of MMA's West region. "With their real estate expertise, dedication to innovation, and deep industry and client relationships, we look forward to the new perspectives their team will be able to offer those we serve." Don Barberie added: "Delivering exceptional service and proactive risk management solutions has always been at the core of our mission. As we looked toward long-term growth, our priority was finding a partner who could enhance our capabilities and provide our team with the tools to better serve our clients." "We are thrilled to have found in MMA a firm that allows us to elevate client outcomes and support the continued professional growth of our team," said Bob Barberie. About Marsh McLennan AgencyMarsh McLennan Agency, a business of Marsh, is a leading provider of business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement & wealth, and private client insurance solutions across the US and Canada. 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 follow us on LinkedIn and X. About MarshMarsh, 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 follow us on LinkedIn and X. View source version on Contacts Lexie O'Connor Media Relations(857) Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
01-08-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Marsh McLennan Agency Acquires Olympic Insurance Agency
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), a business of Marsh and a leading provider of business insurance, employee health and benefits, retirement and wealth, and private client insurance solutions across the US and Canada, today announced the acquisition of Olympic Insurance Agency, a Simi Valley, California-based independent insurance agency. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. 'With their real estate expertise, dedication to innovation, and deep industry and client relationships, we look forward to the new perspectives their team will be able to offer those we serve.' Share Founded in 1947, Olympic primarily provides business insurance, employee benefits and personal asset protection expertise to clients in Southern California, with a specialty in working with real estate investors, property managers, and manufacturing businesses. All Olympic employees, including principals Don and Bob Barberie, will remain working out of their existing Simi Valley office. 'We have admired the team at Olympic, and Don and Bob's collaborative leadership, for many years,' said Chris Williams, CEO of MMA's West region. 'With their real estate expertise, dedication to innovation, and deep industry and client relationships, we look forward to the new perspectives their team will be able to offer those we serve.' Don Barberie added: 'Delivering exceptional service and proactive risk management solutions has always been at the core of our mission. As we looked toward long-term growth, our priority was finding a partner who could enhance our capabilities and provide our team with the tools to better serve our clients.' 'We are thrilled to have found in MMA a firm that allows us to elevate client outcomes and support the continued professional growth of our team,' said Bob Barberie. About Marsh McLennan Agency Marsh McLennan Agency, a business of Marsh, is a leading provider of business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement & wealth, and private client insurance solutions across the US and Canada. 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 follow us on LinkedIn and X. 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 follow us on LinkedIn and X.
Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Marsh McLennan Agency Acquires Olympic Insurance Agency
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., August 01, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), a business of Marsh and a leading provider of business insurance, employee health and benefits, retirement and wealth, and private client insurance solutions across the US and Canada, today announced the acquisition of Olympic Insurance Agency, a Simi Valley, California-based independent insurance agency. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Founded in 1947, Olympic primarily provides business insurance, employee benefits and personal asset protection expertise to clients in Southern California, with a specialty in working with real estate investors, property managers, and manufacturing businesses. All Olympic employees, including principals Don and Bob Barberie, will remain working out of their existing Simi Valley office. "We have admired the team at Olympic, and Don and Bob's collaborative leadership, for many years," said Chris Williams, CEO of MMA's West region. "With their real estate expertise, dedication to innovation, and deep industry and client relationships, we look forward to the new perspectives their team will be able to offer those we serve." Don Barberie added: "Delivering exceptional service and proactive risk management solutions has always been at the core of our mission. As we looked toward long-term growth, our priority was finding a partner who could enhance our capabilities and provide our team with the tools to better serve our clients." "We are thrilled to have found in MMA a firm that allows us to elevate client outcomes and support the continued professional growth of our team," said Bob Barberie. About Marsh McLennan AgencyMarsh McLennan Agency, a business of Marsh, is a leading provider of business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement & wealth, and private client insurance solutions across the US and Canada. 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 follow us on LinkedIn and X. About MarshMarsh, 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 follow us on LinkedIn and X. View source version on Contacts Lexie O'Connor Media Relations(857) Sign in to access your portfolio
Los Angeles Times
22-06-2025
- Business
- Los Angeles Times
Leading Beyond Uncertainty: Navigating a Shifting Economy
The panel discussion at this year's LA Executive Awards brought together prominent figures to explore the multifaceted challenges of 'leading beyond uncertainty' in today's dynamic economic and technological landscape. Brian Hegarty is a principal and leader for Marsh McLennan Agency's Los Angeles office. In addition to overseeing the firm's rapid growth in L.A., he specializes in employee benefits programs for mid-size to large companies. He works with clients to build employee benefits programs focused on improving the employee experience and driving retention and recruiting efforts. Since joining the firm in 2008, Hegarty has worked closely with many leading L.A. industries, such as technology, entertainment, apparel, hospitality and more. David Park, president of Axos Commercial Bank, has over 20 years of banking leadership in Southern California. Since joining Axos in 2018, he has transformed it from a specialty finance institution into a dynamic, relationship-based bank, launching middle market, fund banking, entertainment, technology and premium finance groups. Beyond his role, he serves on boards like the Asian Business Association of Orange County and mentors future bankers as a faculty member at the Pacific Coast Banking School. Ashley Farrell Pickett, shareholder in Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Los Angeles office defends companies in complex litigation nationwide, with an emphasis on labor and employment law. In her practice, Farrell Pickett also acts as outside general counsel and coordinating counsel for various nationwide companies – guiding their litigation as well as compliance strategy. Dr. Imamu 'Mu' Tomlinson is a transformative leader at the forefront of healthcare innovation. As CEO of Vituity, a physician-led and -owned multispecialty partnership, he oversees care for over 11 million patients annually across more than 690 practice locations nationwide. Under his leadership, Vituity has pioneered initiatives that enhance patient-centered care and operational performance. Dr. Tomlinson also founded the Vituity Cares Foundation, which addresses healthcare inequities and fosters diversity among clinicians. Panelists emphasized the critical need for C-suite leaders to nurture the next generation, advocating for early mentorship and adoption of emerging talent, and how remote work has changed business practices. They discussed the economic uncertainties involving tariffs, with Pickett suggesting caution and preplanning to navigate any financial peaks or valleys. Park shifted the focus to essential leadership qualities for digital transformation and workforce changes. He pinpointed digital fluency, an entrepreneurial mindset and resilience as paramount. The panel concluded by discussing the most essential leadership qualities today compared to a decade ago. Park stressed the heightened importance of communication across diverse generations and backgrounds. Farrell Pickett championed adaptability and clarity of purpose, emphasizing clear communication to gain buy-in, and Dr. Tomlinson offered a powerful closing thought: Leaders should forgo trying to fit into predefined 'boxes' and instead embrace their authentic selves. David Park: You have to have an attitude, a 'failing forward' – you can't be afraid to fail. You need to make calculated risks and decisions and always ask, 'What did we learn from this, and how can we do better?' So we have a mindset of failing forward. The last thing is resilience: Change is hard. We're in a world that's constantly changing. We don't like to change. The reality is that is the business world we are in, so you need to learn how to help with change management. Ashley Farrell Pickett: So I think remote work is here to stay, but I do think it is an employment space where policies and practices are implemented in the right way. There are obvious benefits with work-from-home or remote/hybrid, whether it's a greater employee pool or lower overall employee costs because you're able to employ people who are in lower-cost areas. There's a ton of great positives, but I think people are recognizing – especially how far removed we are now from COVID – that there are also a lot of benefits to work culture around team, productivity and collaboration. Dr. Imamu Tomlinson: Firstly, a lot of times we want to put people in boxes. You want to say, here is the one thing or the three things or the seven things that you need to do to be a leader. But how about you be your absolute authentic self? You bring that superpower every day, all day, and you'll stop worrying about all of these different qualities that you need to be successful. The second thing I would say is share your power … share that power with the people below you, your peers, the people above you. And that way we can all make the world a better place. Farrell Pickett: I see clients really excel internally or have a smoothest possible road when they have clarity of purpose, especially from the executive side. And it's not just that clarity, but communicating that and getting buy-in from the internal stakeholders, from the external stakeholders and everyone they need. Those are the people that really get the buy-in and end up getting from point A to point B much more quickly. Tomlinson: If we look at how we 'disrupt,' I think there's three tenets. One is you have to be disagreeable – meaning that everything that you think you know, you have to disagree with. And it doesn't mean that you are throwing that out, but that mindset allows you to learn. The second is being optimistic – being optimistic and disagreeable go together – the idea that I can change the world. And then lastly, I would say relentlessness – disruption doesn't work for a minute, or an hour a day. You have to just be disruptive in that mindset continuously. Park: An important leadership quality today, I would say, is communication. I think that it's not that it became more important, but it's so vital where we are today. Communication is key. I tell my children all the time. If you can communicate well, no matter what you do in life, you'll succeed. And I think that our world is so diverse with different levels of generations and different diversity, and so we all communicate in different ways, and you have to be fluent in that.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Books-A-Million Names Catherine Hogewood as Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Seasoned legal executive returns to Books-A-Million to lead corporate legal affairs. BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Books-A-Million is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Hogewood as Senior Vice President and General Counsel. In her new role, Catherine will report to Terrance G. Finley, Chief Executive Officer. "We are excited to welcome Catherine Hogewood back to the Books-A-Million leadership team," said Finley. "Her legal expertise, steady judgment, and deep familiarity with our business make her uniquely qualified to guide us forward in this role." Catherine brings more than 25 years of corporate legal experience to Books-A-Million. Most recently, she served as a Business Insurance Consultant at Marsh McLennan Agency. Prior to that, she held the position of General Counsel at Thompson Tractor Company, overseeing legal operations for a multi-state network of Caterpillar dealerships. Her earlier tenure with Books-A-Million included serving as General Counsel and Associate Counsel from 2007 to 2018, where she led legal strategy across corporate, real estate, and risk management functions and played a key role in taking the company private in 2015. Catherine holds a B.A. in English from the University of Virginia and earned her J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School. ABOUT BOOKS-A-MILLION Books-A-Million operates more than 200 stores in 32 states as well as its e-commerce site, A leading retailer of books, toys, games, and collectibles since 1917, the company has grown to be the nation's second largest bookstore chain. CONTACTOlivia Anderson McDanielVice President of Marketing, Omnichannel205.909.3563mcdanielo@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Books-A-Million, Inc.
