Barney & Barney Expands in Bay Area

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Barney & Barney, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company, today announced it has relocated its San Francisco offices to a new, larger location in the Financial District.

The new offices, located at California and Front, are 50% larger than the previous location at the foot of Market Street. The new space will accommodate the growing number of Barney & Barney associates hired in response to the firm's continued growth.

Additionally, Barney & Barney's office in Oakland will relocate to Walnut Creek later this year as part of its expansion in the East Bay.

"Barney & Barney's new offices in the Bay Area are the result of its continued growth and success," said CEO Paul Hering. "With bigger offices, a larger staff and more capabilities, Barney & Barney will be even better positioned to help organizations manage risk, attract and retain employees and ultimately achieve their business objectives."

Principal and Managing Director, Christopher Williams, who leads Barney & Barney's Bay Area presence, will be based in the new Walnut Creek office. Jeff Calder, who leads the Employee Benefits team, will also be based in Walnut Creek.

David Cannon, Principal, Benefits Department and Kevin Mirsky, Principal, Commercial Division will lead Barney & Barney's team in its new San Francisco office. Barney & Barney's Bay Area offices specialize in working with technology, life science, and healthcare companies, as well as non-profit organizations.

About Barney & Barney

Barney & Barney is one of the nation's leading insurance brokerages, offering a comprehensive line of risk management and employee benefit solutions. The firm specializes in commercial property and casualty insurance, employee benefits, workers' compensation, compensation consulting, executive liability, personal lines and surety. In 2014, Barney & Barney joined Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC (MMA), a subsidiary of Marsh Inc., the world's leading insurance broker and risk advisor. Barney & Barney has offices in San Diego, San Francisco, Oakland and Orange County. For more information, visit www.barneyandbarney.com, or call 800.321.4696.

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