Marriott Unit Contracts with Manning & Smith, Zurich for Franchisee Coverages

Zurich North America Marketplace by Marriott, a division of Marriott International, says it has chosen Manning & Smith Insurance and <%=company%> as suppliers for insurance and risk management solutions to its franchisees. ``This is a comprehensive insurance program targeted for the hospitality industry. Our franchisees have asked The Marketplace to develop a competitive insurance program and we have delivered,'' said Dennis Baker, executive vice president of The Marketplace by Marriott.Zurich North America Marketplace by Marriott is the business launched by Marriott International to provide ``one-stop-shopping'' for corporate procurement needs by offering access to Marriott's procurement expertise and leverage on a variety of commodities and services to hotel owners and franchisees of both Marriott and non-Marriott brands.Zurich North America Manning & Smith/Zurich U.S. team says it will offer The Marketplace customers a complete package of property, liability and workers' compensation insurance coverages and related risk management services. They add the product will include an integrated policy portfolio with significant built-in coverage, eliminating the need for separate endorsements.

In addition, Manning & Smith, which has represented Zurich U.S. for over a decade, has considerable expertise in developing tailored safety programs for hotels. Manning & Smith administers insurance programs for more than 900 hotels.