AETHOS Consulting Group and Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC (MMA), a subsidiary of insurance broker Marsh LLC, announced today that they have entered into a strategic alliance.

Together, AETHOS and MMA plan to offer industry specific resources and solutions to the hospitality sector in the areas of executive & employee benefits and safety & risk management.

David Mansbach, Managing Director of AETHOS Consulting Group states, "This relationship is exciting on several fronts; first and foremost, we always strive to deliver expertise that enhances our value proposition and the client experience. We have found in MMA, a world-class organization that provides extraordinary solutions."

"In the creation of this alliance we spent a lot of time with Marsh & McLennan Agency's senior leadership," adds Mansbach. "Their ability to demystify the world of insurance was eye-opening and MMA's transparent and consultative style will be very welcomed by decision makers in the hospitality industry."

MMA Northeast Region CEO Anthony Gruppo said, "AETHOS' top-notch leadership, client-centric culture and excellent reputation is a terrific addition to MMA's capabilities and resources. I look forward to working with the AETHOS team to fulfil our vision of delivering unrivaled resources and solutions for our clients."

About Marsh & McLennan AgencyMarsh & McLennan Agency LLC is a subsidiary of Marsh established in 2008 to meet the needs of midsize businesses in the US. In 2015, it expanded its national footprint into Canada. MMA operates autonomously from Marsh to offer commercial property, casualty, personal lines, and employee benefits to clients across North America.

About MarshMarsh is a global leader in insurance and risk management. Marsh helps clients succeed by defining, designing, and delivering innovative industry-specific solutions that help them effectively manage risk. Marsh's approximately 30,000 colleagues work together to serve clients in more than 130 countries. Marsh is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), a global professional services firm offering clients advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy, and people. With annual revenue of US $13 billion and approximately 60,000 colleagues worldwide, Marsh & McLennan Companies is also the parent company of Guy Carpenter, a leader in providing risk and reinsurance intermediary services; Mercer, a leader in talent, health, retirement, and investment consulting; and Oliver Wyman, a leader in management consulting. Follow Marsh on Twitter, @MarshGlobal; LinkedIn; Facebook; and YouTube.

About AETHOS Consulting Group is a global advisory firm serving the hospitality industry. The firm enhances value for its partner organizations via access, know-how and fresh thinking. Core competencies include executive search, compensation consulting, business strategy and psychometric assessments. The firm is designed as a single partnership operating from ten locations in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. www.aethoscg.com.

Leora Lanz (for AETHOS)
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