Global broker Marsh says rural and financial services provider Landmark Operations will become an authorised representative of its Marsh Advantage Insurance (MAI) network.

Under the agreement 80 of Landmark’s insurance brokers will offer MAI services to 65,000 clients in more than 250 rural and regional locations across NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania and SA.

As part of the deal, Landmark will continue its long-standing relationship with CGU.

Landmark MD Tommy Warner says the group has a long history of servicing rural Australia and has a strong and loyal client base.

“The agreement with MAI will further strengthen and enhance the offering we have built up over many years across rural and regional Australia and present one of the most comprehensive risk and insurance offerings in the local market,” he said.

Marsh launched MAI in 2013, aiming at expansion in the SME sector and an increased presence in regional and suburban areas.

More details in our regular bulletin on Monday.