Communication
Marsh's Communications, Media & Technology (CMT) Practice provides each client with global and national expertise that helps them meet their risk challenges.

Communication

Marsh's Communications, Media & Technology (CMT) Practice provides each client with global and national expertise that helps them meet their risk challenges.

Several facts distinguish Marsh's CMT Practice:




  • The core of our business is serving the risk management needs of high growth companies.
  • Our benchmarking tools, team structure, and servicing protocols were built to service the more than 80% of our clients for whom insurance and risk management is a part-time job.
  • Our industry specialists deliver unparalleled insights into each client's unique risk issues.
  • Over 97% of our clients in our annual survey say they would recommend Marsh.


Deep Concentration in Critical Sectors
We operate in the following CMT industry sectors and have dominant market positions serving emerging growth, mid-cap and fortune 500 companies:

  • Communications: Wireline Wireless; Communications Technology; Telecommunication Services
  • Media: Publishing; Broadcasting & Cable; Internet & New Media; Diversified Media
  • Technology: Software; Hardware; Semiconductors; Electronics; Manufacturing; IT Services

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Strengthening Media, Communications and Technology Liability Risk Management by Assessing Risk
August 03, 2011  |  Views: 437 |  Comments: 0 
Strengthening Media, Communications and Technology Liability Risk Management by Assessing Risk
With high profile data breaches increasing in number and severity, many risk managers are concerned about their company’s risk.  >>
Executive Risk Briefing Webcast Series: Lessons Learned from Major Losses in 2011
January 12, 2012  |  Views: 38 |  Comments: 0 
Executive Risk Briefing Webcast Series: Lessons Learned from Major Losses in 2011
This webcast will provide an update on the insurance market as it relates to the communications, media and technology field.  >>
Communications, Media & Technology Executive Risk Briefing—Planning and Budgeting for 2012
September 20, 2011  |  Views: 827 |  Comments: 0 
Communications, Media & Technology Executive Risk Briefing—Planning and Budgeting for 2012
This Webcast discussion outlined current market conditions as well as key strategies our clients are  implementing in preparation for their 2012 planning and budgeting pr...  >>
Supplier Diagnostic for a High-Tech Firm Yields Improvements in Supply Chain Resiliency Program
August 26, 2011  |  Views: 371 |  Comments: 0 
Supplier Diagnostic for a High-Tech Firm Yields Improvements in Supply Chain Resiliency Program
MRC designed a supplier evaluation and aided the company in ranking its products by revenue and value, concluding that 25 product families covering approximately 100 products compr...  >>
The Importance of Intellectual Property Valuation and Protection
August 12, 2011  |  Views: 1709 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
The Importance of Intellectual Property Valuation and Protection
With intellectual property often accounting for a significant percentage of a company's value, understanding the insurance coverage to protect it is imperative.  >>
Insurance Premium-Related Tax Update Q3 2010
October 01, 2010  |  Views: 491 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
Insurance Premium-Related Tax Update Q3 2010
The attached is a summary of the insurance premium tax related news that could affect insurance premiums payable under a contract of insurance by an insured to an insurer.  >>
Case Study: A Tough Claim a Long Way from Home
April 02, 2007  |  Views: 743 |  Comments: 0 
Case Study: A Tough Claim a Long Way from Home
A global technology client sustained a pollution-related loss at a major subcontractor in Korea. Initially, the issue was how to coordinate the claim from the U.S. without the clie...  >>
Case Study: The Benefits of a Controlled Master Program
April 02, 2007  |  Views: 576 |  Comments: 0 
Case Study: The Benefits of a Controlled Master Program
A multi-billion dollar computer manufacturer/software developer used a U.S.-based broker, an international broker and miscellaneous brokers in 60 countries worldwide. After learnin...  >>
Case Study: Quantifying a Catastrophic Exposure
April 02, 2007  |  Views: 623 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
Case Study: Quantifying a Catastrophic Exposure
A new client was concerned with the adequacy of global contingent business interruption (CBI) limits. They believed they had been over-insuring CBI, did not have a coordinated glob...  >>
Case Study: An Unpleasant Surprise
April 02, 2007  |  Views: 641 |  Comments: 0 
Case Study: An Unpleasant Surprise
A networking company experiencing rapid growth and expansion outside of the United States felt its current broker was not keeping pace with its changing profile. The client was ass...  >>
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Errors & Omissions Risk Profile and Maps for Communications, Media and Technology Companies
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Errors & Omissions Risk Profile and Maps for Communications, Media and Technology Companies
Marsh has developed a proprietary suite of risk assessment tools to identify and quantify media liability, errors and omissions (E&O), privacy, and network security risks  >>
Promotional Risk Management: Customized Insurance Solutions
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Promotional Risk Management: Customized Insurance Solutions
Marsh provides unparalleled expertise and experience in promotional risk management to help clients manage the risks associated with marketing promotions.  >>
Benchmarking Services
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Benchmarking Services
The Benchmarking Portal's rapidly growing database contains information on nearly 115,000 insurance policies covering $US75 billion in premium placements.  >>
CS STARS
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CS STARS
CS STARS LLC supports comprehensive risk management, enterprise risk management and compliance and safety management.   >>
Intellectual Property
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Intellectual Property
As a result of the worldwide shift from a manufacturing bricks and mortar economy to one based on knowledge, more importance is being placed on an organization's intangible assets,...  >>
Intellectual Property and Critical Information Protection
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Intellectual Property and Critical Information Protection
Marsh Risk Consulting (MRC) has developed a comprehensive methodology to help organizations protect their IP and critical information.   >>
Marsh 3D
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Marsh 3D
Marsh 3D is our dynamic service process, embedding powerful analytics and tools to help maximize the impact we can have on clients' risks at every juncture.  >>
Satellite Interruption
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Satellite Interruption
Another specialized form of business interruption coverage, this product protects against loss due to transponder failure.   >>
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U.S. Insurance Market Report 2012: Communications, Media, and Technology
January 31, 2012  |  Views: 60 |  Comments: 0 
U.S. Insurance Market Report 2012: Communications, Media, and Technology
Game changing innovations continue to fuel a parade of mergers and acquisitions among communications, media, and technology companies.  >>
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Social Media May Expose Companies to Cyber, Reputational Risks
June 15, 2011  |  Views: 1895 |  Comments: 1  | Article Rating
Social Media May Expose Companies to Cyber, Reputational Risks
Although social media strategies such as maintaining a Facebook page or Twitter feed, provide organizations with a wide range of opportunities, they also expose them to new risks.  >>
Global Regulatory and Tax Changes to Affect Multinational Companies
March 14, 2011  |  Views: 1211 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
Global Regulatory and Tax Changes to Affect Multinational Companies
Multinational companies are demanding greater adherence to insurance and premium tax compliance regulations, as they face enhanced scrutiny from governmental bodies.  >>
Multinational Companies Benefit from Soft Market but Face Regulatory Compliance, Taxation Challenges
March 11, 2011  |  Views: 1117 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
Multinational Companies Benefit from Soft Market but Face Regulatory Compliance, Taxation Challenges
The global regulatory environment has hanged substantially, particularly in relation to insurance requirements and premium taxes changes.  >>
Soft Commercial Insurance Market Conditions Expected to Persist in Fourth Quarter of 2010
November 19, 2010  |  Views: 1090 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
Soft Commercial Insurance Market Conditions Expected to Persist in Fourth Quarter of 2010
Soft commercial insurance market conditions are expected to persist through the fourth quarter of 2010, according to preliminary rate information published last week by Marsh.  >>
Social Media May Expose Companies to Cyber, Reputational Risk
August 30, 2010  |  Views: 651 |  Comments: 0 
Social Media May Expose Companies to Cyber, Reputational Risk
In the age of social media proliferation, organizations are often exposed to significant cyber and reputational risks. Common social media strategies include maintaining a Facebook...  >>
Largest-Ever Punitive Damages Award in Employment Practices Case Highlights Need for Liability Insurance
June 14, 2010  |  Views: 1695 |  Comments: 0 
Largest-Ever Punitive Damages Award in Employment Practices Case Highlights Need for Liability Insurance
A recent ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, in which the court awarded $250 million in punitive damages in an employment practices liability (...  >>
Volcanic Eruption Causes New Flight Delays in United Kingdom, Ireland
May 04, 2010  |  Views: 879 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
Volcanic Eruption Causes New Flight Delays in United Kingdom, Ireland
Fresh ash from Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull volcano, coupled with a change in wind direction, resulted in several hours of airport closures in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland...  >>
Silicon Valley Technology Center of Excellence
April 30, 2010  |  Views: 620 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
Silicon Valley Technology Center of Excellence
Marsh's Technology Center of Excellence is a national resource for risk and insurance issues facing the industry. It consists of the technology-dedicated San Jose office and our Sa...  >>
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January 30, 2012  |  Views: 151
Commercial Insurance Market More Challenging for Communications, Media, and Technology Companies in 2012: Marsh
Insurance market conditions for U.S. communications, media, and technology companies will continue to deteriorate in 2012.  >>
December 13, 2011  |  Views: 743
Marsh CMT Risk Forum: A New Era of Catastrophic Risks
CMT companies need to broaden their traditional definition of “catastrophe” to include more than natural disasters and other physical loss scenarios.  >>
June 21, 2011  |  Views: 950
Marsh Risk Consulting Launches New Intellectual Property and Critical Information Protection Offering
Marsh Risk Consulting has launched a new Intellectual Property and Critical Information Protection offering, to help organizations address the risks associated with intellectual pr...  >>
April 27, 2011  |  Views: 2583
First-Quarter Insurance Rate Increases Confined to Loss-Affected Exposures: Marsh
Global Insurance Markets Under Pressure as Atlantic Hurricane Season Approaches Despite record level first-quarter catastrophe losses, insurance rate increases were confined to lo...  >>
March 17, 2011  |  Views: 847
Japan Earthquake: Global Supply Chains to Suffer Extensive Disruption
Organizations need to prepare for the possibility of an extended disruption to global supply chains resulting from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Marsh warned today.  >>
March 07, 2011  |  Views: 912
Marsh Webcast — Developing an Integrated Approach to Workers' Compensation
As employers seek to manage escalating workers' compensation claims costs, Marsh will hold a one-hour Webcast on March 9 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time to explore the benefits of an integ...  >>
January 26, 2011  |  Views: 1299
Soft Commercial Insurance Market Conditions Set to Continue into 2011: Marsh
Soft commercial insurance market conditions persisted throughout the United States in 2010 and are poised to continue into 2011, according to a comprehensive report published today...  >>
January 12, 2011  |  Views: 822
New Report Warns Current Global Governance Systems Lack Capacity to Deal with Global Risks
The financial crisis has drained the world's capacity for dealing with shocks. The frequency and severity of risks to global stability have amplified, while the ability of global g...  >>
May 20, 2009  |  Views: 514
Marsh Introduces Suite of Insurance, Risk Consulting Solutions to Help Tech Firms Address Errors & Omissions Exposures
While economic downturns affect the performance of businesses in all industries, they tend to have a more significant impact on technology companies, triggering an increase in the ...  >>

Contacts
Thomas M.J. Quigley
U.S. Communications, Media & Technology Practice Leader
Boston MA United States
617 385 0287
thomas.m.quigley@marsh.com