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Marsh Webcast April 13—After the Earthquake: Supply Chain Resiliency in a Global Economy

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Marsh Webcast April 13—After the Earthquake: Supply Chain Resiliency in a Global Economy

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Supply chain disruptions continue in the wake of the devastating March 11 earthquake, tsunami, and ensuing nuclear crisis in Japan. Despite the economic consequences from a string of recent catastrophic events, many organizations’ plans to manage through resulting supply chain disruptions remain inadequate.

“The Japan earthquake and its aftermath serve as a reminder of the interconnectedness of today’s global economy and of the need to ensure the resiliency of supply chains”

On Wednesday, April 13, at 11 a.m. ET, Marsh will hold a one-hour webcast examining supply chain risk and potential solutions—including risk transfer—in light of events in Japan and elsewhere. Panel members will also provide an update on the global property insurance market response and discuss insurance solutions—including catastrophe modeling—related to supply chain issues.

“The Japan earthquake and its aftermath serve as a reminder of the interconnectedness of today’s global economy and of the need to ensure the resiliency of supply chains,” said Gary Lynch, global leader, Marsh Risk Consulting’s Supply Chain Risk Management Practice. “Whether it’s earthquakes, hurricanes, political unrest, volcanic eruptions, financial crises, or cyber attacks, organizations need to be prepared to operate in what many economists describe as our new ‘disruptive economy.’“

In addition to Mr. Lynch, Duncan Ellis, leader, Marsh’s U.S. Property Practice, also will participate on the panel. Brian Elowe, a managing director in Marsh's Global Risk Management Division, will moderate the panel discussion.

To register for this free event and receive webcast instructions, please click here. For more information on insurance and risk matters related to the Japan earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear crisis, visit Marsh’s Global Disaster Recovery Portal.

About Marsh

Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor, teams with its clients to define, design, and deliver innovative industry-specific solutions that help them protect their future and thrive. It has over 24,000 colleagues who collaborate to provide advice and transactional capabilities to clients in over 100 countries. Marsh is a member of Marsh & McLennan Companies, a global professional services firm with 51,000 employees worldwide and annual revenue exceeding $10 billion, that is also the parent company of Guy Carpenter, the risk and reinsurance specialist; Mercer, the provider of HR and related financial advice and services; and Oliver Wyman, the management consultancy. Its stock (ticker symbol: MMC) is listed on the New York, Chicago and London stock exchanges. Follow Marsh on Twitter @Marsh_Inc or visit www.marsh.com.