Insurance Companies Announce Appointments, Acquisitions, Investments, Sweepstakes, and Roundtable Meets - Research Report on Prudential Financial, Marsh & McLennan, Gallagher, Protective, and Willis

NEW YORK, September 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE: MMC), Arthur J Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG), Protective Life Corp. (NYSE: PL), and Willis Group Holdings Public Limited Company (NYSE: WSH). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Prudential Financial, Inc. Research Report

On September 4, 2013, Prudential Financial, Inc. (Prudential Financial) announced that its mutual fund business, Prudential Investments (PI) has named Ellen S. Alberding, Keith F. Hartstein, and James Quinn as independent directors for its open-end mutual fund Board of Directors. Commenting on the appointments, Stuart Parker, President of PI stated, "We look forward to the insight and expertise Ms. Alberding, and Messrs. Hartstein and Quinn will offer as we grow our business, strengthen our fund family and deliver quality solutions that help address the needs of our shareholders." According to the Company, post the appointment of the trio, the number of directors in its board has increased to 12, out of which 10 are independent under applicable securities laws. The Full Research Report on Prudential Financial, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-05/PRU]

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Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. Research Report

On September 4, 2013, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.'s (Marsh & McLennan) subsidiary, Guy Carpenter & Company, LLC (Guy), announced that it has made a major strategic investment in a new venture designed specifically to help develop business in Greece, Cyprus and adjacent countries. According to Guy, it has acquired a significant interest in the new company, likely to be known as Carpenter Turner, which will take over all renewing business from the Company's office in Athens, effective September 9, 2013. Commenting on its new investment, Nick Frankland, CEO - EMEA Operations, said, "In order to further develop our business and to provide enhanced support to our Greek and Cypriot clients, we have today announced a strategic decision to invest in a new venture set up by the Turner family. The Turner family has an exceptional insight into and relationship with the Greek and Cypriot insurance communities, and we firmly believe that our investment in their enterprise will prove extremely beneficial for our clients." The Full Research Report on Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-05/MMC]

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Arthur J Gallagher & Co. Research Report

On September 4, 2013, Arthur J Gallagher & Co. (Gallagher) announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the London-based Giles Group of Companies (Giles). According to Gallagher, the transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in October 2013. Commenting on the acquisition, J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO, said "We continue to look for outstanding international partners that have a similar growth strategy and operating structure, and this is what we found in Giles. Most importantly, Giles has a team-based sales culture which matches ours. With our combined resources, we will be able to offer new and current clients additional and/or expanded sales and service capabilities." The Full Research Report on Arthur J Gallagher & Co. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-05/AJG]

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Protective Life Corp. Research Report

On August 26, 2013, Protective Life Corp.'s subsidiary, Protective Life Insurance Company (Protective), announced the Ultimate Fan Experience sweepstakes as part of its sponsorship of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team. According to the Company, the sweepstakes, which began on August 26, 2013 and runs through October 13, 2013 features four tickets to the Alabama vs. LSU football game to be held on November 9, 2013, four pre-game sideline passes, hospitality passes and University of Alabama fan packs. John D. Johns, Chairman, President and CEO of Protective said, "Protective's brand promise is 'Protect Tomorrow, Embrace Today.' And while we are passionate about helping our customers protect their family's tomorrows, we can think of no better way to embrace today than a Fall football Saturday and our Ultimate Fan Experience." The Full Research Report on Protective Life Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-05/PL]

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Willis Group Holdings Public Limited Company Research Report

On September 5, 2013, Willis Group Holdings Public Limited Company's subsidiary, Willis North America (Willis), announced the 8th Annual Willis Managed Care Organization Roundtable, to be held in Chicago, IL, scheduled from September 10, 2013 to September 11, 2013. According to Willis, the upcoming roundtable meet would bring together leading specialists from the Willis Managed Care Practice, including group health insurers, pharmaceutical benefit managers, local government-sponsored plants, Independent Provider Associations (IPAs) and Accountable Care Organizations of all sizes for educational and networking opportunities. Frank Castro, National Health Care Practice Leader at Willis said, "Through the Roundtable, Willis is committed to nurturing a unique peer community for health plan risk managers and insurance buyers. We are proud to offer a platform that helps connect the dots between the managed care industry's business challenges and the value of insurance and risk management solutions that enhance managed care organizations' risk capacity." The Full Research Report on Willis Group Holdings Public Limited Company - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-05/WSH]

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