Insurance broker Marsh makes the move to Colmore Plaza
THE Carlyle Group has secured Marsh, a global leader in insurance broking and risk management, as the latest tenant at Colmore Plaza, its office development in central Birmingham.
Marsh has signed a ten-year lease for 11,500 sq ft of space on the building’s11th floor. DTZ acted on behalf of Marsh in securing the letting.
Mark Harris, managing director, The Carlyle Group, said: “We are very pleased to welcome Marsh as our latest tenant, adding to a growing list of professional services tenants and further enhancing Colmore Plaza’s outstanding reputation as one of Birmingham’s leading business addresses.
“With its highly efficient floor plates and economically run service charge, Colmore Plaza is perfectly positioned to meet the on-going demand from occupiers looking for quality Grade A space.”
Marsh is a global leader in insurance broking and risk management, with 26,000 employees operating in more than 100 countries. Currently based in Tricorn House, the Birmingham team is to relocate from its existing offices.
Alan Griffiths, head of Marsh’s Birmingham office, said: “Relocating to Colmore Plaza represents a perfect combination of our desire to upgrade our office space and also to move to Birmingham’s CBD .
“With its excellent facilities and strong environmental credentials, Colmore Plaza is an ideal fit for our business.”
Marsh will be joining existing building occupiers at Colmore Plaza including Amey, Investec Wealth & Investment, Aecom & Davis Langdon, Orega, Aedas, Grant Thornton and Robert Half International.
