Marsh buys Aberdeen's Central Insurance Services Aberdeen-based Central Insurance Services, one of the UK's 15 largest insurance brokerages, has agreed a deal to be taken over by international heavyweight Marsh. The deal, for an undisclosed sum, will see Central's managing director, Iain Henry, become the head of Marsh's operations north of the Border. Henry said: "This transaction is good news for our clients, good news for our colleagues and good news for Scotland. Clients will benefit from the enhanced range of services; our colleagues will enjoy expanded career opportunities; and businesses throughout Scotland will be able to access a broader range of capabilities to manage their business risks more effectively. Established in 1973, Central employs about 130 people across offices in Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Kendal. In 2011, it bought fellow Granite City outfit Collins, Halden & Burnett in a £2.6 million deal. Mark Weil, chief executive of Marsh UK & Ireland, said: "The addition of the team from Central Insurance will enhance our ability to deliver services to companies of all sizes in Scotland, particularly those in the energy sector, further enabling us to support those operating in the UK's emerging shale gas industry." Marsh is a subsidiary of New York-listed Marsh & McLennan, which has more than 54,000 staff around the world and generates annual revenues of about $12 billion (£7.3bn).