Marsh opens office to serve clients in Nelson & Marlborough

Marsh opens office to serve clients in Nelson & Marlborough

Mike Gunstone Appointed Branch Manager

Auckland, 11 July, 2013 – Marsh, a global leader in insurance broking and risk management, today announced the opening of a new branch in Nelson.

Celebrating 55 years of operation in New Zealand this year, Marsh recognised the need to further expand its regional presence. Nelson & Marlborough was a natural choice with its growing and vibrant economy.

The Nelson branch will be managed by Mike Gunstone, a highly experienced risk and insurance professional with more than 32 years working in the industry. Prior to coming to Marsh, Mr Gunstone worked for Crombie Lockwood. He has also held roles with International Insurance Brokers in Nelson and General Accident in Blenheim.

”I am delighted to be opening our third South Island branch,” said Grant Milne, Country Head of Marsh New Zealand. “Nelson & Marlborough is a perfect choice for us, not only because of the opportunities it provides to grow our current business there, but also because of our strength in providing risk and insurance solutions to the wine industry. I am also pleased to have Mike Gunstone on board as branch manager, who brings with him a wealth of industry expertise as well as local knowledge of the region.”

Commenting on his appointment, Mr Gunstone said: “I am very excited about managing Marsh’s newest operation in Nelson. I not only have a huge passion for the region but also in helping businesses to manage their risk and insurance needs.”

The office will be based in Nelson at 140 Collingwood Street.

Nelson is the second new office that Marsh has opened this year, having opened an office in Hamilton in February.

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