Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), a subsidiary of Marsh, today announced the acquisition of Pelnik Insurance, a leading independent agency in North Carolina. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Founded in 1994, Pelnik Insurance, led by CEO Chris Pelnik, offers business insurance, employee health and benefits, and private client services to midsize businesses and individuals throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Pelnik has 19 employees across offices in Cary and Greensboro, North Carolina, all of whom will join MMA.

“Pelnik Insurance has a talented team dedicated to delivering quality client service. With the addition of Pelnik Insurance, we continue to expand our reach and broaden our client offerings across North Carolina and the region,” commented John Stanchina, CEO of MMA’s Mid-Atlantic region.

Mr. Pelnik added: “Joining MMA is an opportunity to provide our colleagues growth opportunities and give clients access to the capabilities of an organization respected for its expertise and resources.”