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# Layr vs Marsh McLennan Agency

Compare Layr and Marsh McLennan Agency on documented customer fit, product overlap, quote access, and the questions to resolve before choosing a policy.

## Before You Quote

Ask each provider about eligibility, the issuing insurer, policy wording, limits, retentions, exclusions and costs for your business.

## Highlights

Layr lists no unique listed lines in this pair; Marsh McLennan Agency lists builders risk, cargo transit, commercial auto. Their published catalogs also share 0 lines. Use the differences to frame the same quote request for both, then confirm the producer, insurer, and policy terms; a listed product does not establish availability or equivalent coverage. [4](https://withlayr.com/platform/insurance-quote "New Business Capture from Layr — Quote Policies in 10 Min") [2](https://withlayr.com/whos-with-layr/brokers-agents "Software for Insurance Brokers & Agents") [29](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/small-business.html "Small Business Insurance Solutions") [16](https://www.marshmma.com/us/mma/about-us.html "Who We Are") [26](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/property.html "Property Insurance")

## Provider Reliability Assessments

These sourced assessments are shown for context; this comparison does not select a winner.

### Layr

Role: Broker.

Broker Spot Score: **5.6/10** (partial score; 15% of this role's weighting included). Assessed 2026-09-22; review due 2026-10-22. Excluded factors: Identity and Authority (Current authority and applicable appointments or delegations have not been independently established across the assessed scope.); Carrier-Network Strength (The reviewed evidence does not name the carrier and capacity arrangements behind the assessed programs, so the relationships cannot be assessed.); Regulatory Conduct (A complete, exact-entity regulatory-conduct review for the preceding five years is unavailable.).

Read the [full reliability assessment](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/layr/reliability).

### Marsh McLennan Agency

Role: Broker.

Broker Spot Score: **No Spot Score**. Assessed 2026-09-29; review due 2026-10-29. Excluded factors: Identity and Authority (No numerical score was produced because the overall evidence outcome was conflicting-evidence; excluded factors cannot hide that outcome. Canonical evidence gaps: The contracting producer and issuer for a specific placement, as stated in that buyer’s proposal.; Completion status by state for proposed Marsh Agency LLC name.; Issuing insurer/program administrator for each quote.; MMA-entity financial statements, liquidity or parent support obligation.; Named carrier appointments, placement shares and line-specific network evidence.; A complete identity-scoped conduct picture beyond the bounded BBB evidence currently recorded.; Buyer-specific compensation, service agreement and fee/commission terms.; Full policy forms, limits, retentions, exclusions and claims administrator.; Alaska Division of Insurance orders naming the company (such as D23-03) were found but the PDF is a scanned image, so amounts and findings are unknown.; Only Louisiana and Texas were checked against regulator records. No NIPR/NPN lookup or other state license search was done, and no license status was verified live for Texas.; MMA operates in Canada too; no Canadian provincial regulator was researched.); Carrier-Network Strength (No numerical score was produced because the overall evidence outcome was conflicting-evidence; excluded factors cannot hide that outcome. Canonical evidence gaps: The contracting producer and issuer for a specific placement, as stated in that buyer’s proposal.; Completion status by state for proposed Marsh Agency LLC name.; Issuing insurer/program administrator for each quote.; MMA-entity financial statements, liquidity or parent support obligation.; Named carrier appointments, placement shares and line-specific network evidence.; A complete identity-scoped conduct picture beyond the bounded BBB evidence currently recorded.; Buyer-specific compensation, service agreement and fee/commission terms.; Full policy forms, limits, retentions, exclusions and claims administrator.; Alaska Division of Insurance orders naming the company (such as D23-03) were found but the PDF is a scanned image, so amounts and findings are unknown.; Only Louisiana and Texas were checked against regulator records. No NIPR/NPN lookup or other state license search was done, and no license status was verified live for Texas.; MMA operates in Canada too; no Canadian provincial regulator was researched.); Regulatory Conduct (No numerical score was produced because the overall evidence outcome was conflicting-evidence; excluded factors cannot hide that outcome. Canonical evidence gaps: The contracting producer and issuer for a specific placement, as stated in that buyer’s proposal.; Completion status by state for proposed Marsh Agency LLC name.; Issuing insurer/program administrator for each quote.; MMA-entity financial statements, liquidity or parent support obligation.; Named carrier appointments, placement shares and line-specific network evidence.; A complete identity-scoped conduct picture beyond the bounded BBB evidence currently recorded.; Buyer-specific compensation, service agreement and fee/commission terms.; Full policy forms, limits, retentions, exclusions and claims administrator.; Alaska Division of Insurance orders naming the company (such as D23-03) were found but the PDF is a scanned image, so amounts and findings are unknown.; Only Louisiana and Texas were checked against regulator records. No NIPR/NPN lookup or other state license search was done, and no license status was verified live for Texas.; MMA operates in Canada too; no Canadian provincial regulator was researched.); Disclosure Clarity (No numerical score was produced because the overall evidence outcome was conflicting-evidence; excluded factors cannot hide that outcome. Canonical evidence gaps: The contracting producer and issuer for a specific placement, as stated in that buyer’s proposal.; Completion status by state for proposed Marsh Agency LLC name.; Issuing insurer/program administrator for each quote.; MMA-entity financial statements, liquidity or parent support obligation.; Named carrier appointments, placement shares and line-specific network evidence.; A complete identity-scoped conduct picture beyond the bounded BBB evidence currently recorded.; Buyer-specific compensation, service agreement and fee/commission terms.; Full policy forms, limits, retentions, exclusions and claims administrator.; Alaska Division of Insurance orders naming the company (such as D23-03) were found but the PDF is a scanned image, so amounts and findings are unknown.; Only Louisiana and Texas were checked against regulator records. No NIPR/NPN lookup or other state license search was done, and no license status was verified live for Texas.; MMA operates in Canada too; no Canadian provincial regulator was researched.).

Read the [full reliability assessment](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/marsh-mclennan-agency/reliability).

## Layr Reviews

Review Score: not enough ratings.

Layr has no customer reviews of its insurance service yet. Its Trustpilot profile has no reviews, and its only rating is one review of its broker software.

- Capterra: Capterra rating 5.0 (out of 5); 1 reviews. Capterra listing for Layr as agency management software for brokers. Rates the software, not the insurance service. One review. Checked 2026-09-29. [Layr Software Pricing, Alternatives & More](https://www.capterra.com/p/190549/Layr/)
- Software Advice: Software Advice rating 5.0 (out of 5); 1 reviews. Software Advice listing (same review pool as Capterra) for Layr's broker software. One review. Checked 2026-09-29. [Layr Software Reviews, Demo & Pricing](https://www.softwareadvice.com/insurance/layr-profile/)

Reviewed 2026-09-29. [Read the sourced review](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/layr/reviews).

## Marsh McLennan Agency Reviews

Review Score: 8.2 / 10 from 2 rated sources, equally weighted.

There are almost no public customer reviews of Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA). Trustpilot shows 3.2 out of 5, but from a single review, and BBB shows an A grade with four complaints closed in three years.

- Trustpilot: TrustScore 3.2 (out of 5); 1 reviews. Trustpilot profile for marshmma.com, MMA's own domain. Unclaimed; MMA has not invited reviews. Period: checked 2026-09-29. Checked 2026-09-29. [marshmma.com Trustpilot profile](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/marshmma.com)
- Trustpilot: TrustScore (Marsh brand) 1.3 (out of 5); 115 reviews. Trustpilot page for marsh.com, the global Marsh brand (mostly individual and non-US customers). This is a different entity from MMA. Period: checked 2026-09-29. Checked 2026-09-29. [Marsh Reviews](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.marsh.com)
- BBB: BBB business grade A. BBB San Diego-area profile for Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC (accredited). MMA has separate BBB profiles per office; Dayton and Schaumburg both show A+. Checked 2026-09-29. [Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC (San Diego) BBB](https://www.bbb.org/us/ca/san-diego/profile/insurance-services-office/marsh-mclennan-agency-llc-1126-3000103)
- BBB: Complaints 4. Same San Diego-area profile; zero customer reviews. No client-count denominator. Period: closed in the last three years (checked 2026-09-29). Checked 2026-09-29. [Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC — BBB Complaints](https://www.bbb.org/us/ca/san-diego/profile/insurance-services-office/marsh-mclennan-agency-llc-1126-3000103/complaints); [Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC — BBB Reviews](https://www.bbb.org/us/ca/san-diego/profile/insurance-services-office/marsh-mclennan-agency-llc-1126-3000103/customer-reviews)

Reviewed 2026-09-29. [Read the sourced review](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/marsh-mclennan-agency/reviews).





## Coverage Comparison

| Coverage Type | Layr | Marsh McLennan Agency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Builders risk](https://spot.insure/coverage/builders-risk) | Not listed | Listed [26](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/property.html "Property Insurance") |
| [Cargo and transit](https://spot.insure/coverage/cargo-transit) | Not listed | Listed [23](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/international.html "International") |
| [Commercial auto](https://spot.insure/coverage/commercial-auto) | Not listed | Listed [29](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/small-business.html "Small Business Insurance Solutions") |
| [Commercial property](https://spot.insure/coverage/commercial-property) | Not listed | Listed [29](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/small-business.html "Small Business Insurance Solutions") |
| [Crime](https://spot.insure/coverage/crime) | Not listed | Listed [21](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/executive-and-professional-liability.html "Executive and Professional Liability") |
| [Cyber liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/cyber) | Not listed | Listed [29](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/small-business.html "Small Business Insurance Solutions") |
| [Directors and officers](https://spot.insure/coverage/directors-officers) | Not listed | Listed [21](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/executive-and-professional-liability.html "Executive and Professional Liability") |
| [Employment practices liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/employment-practices) | Not listed | Listed [21](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/executive-and-professional-liability.html "Executive and Professional Liability") |
| [Fiduciary liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/fiduciary) | Not listed | Listed [21](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/executive-and-professional-liability.html "Executive and Professional Liability") |
| [General liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/general-liability) | Not listed | Listed [29](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/small-business.html "Small Business Insurance Solutions") |
| [Intellectual property](https://spot.insure/coverage/intellectual-property) | Not listed | Listed [21](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/executive-and-professional-liability.html "Executive and Professional Liability") |
| [Kidnap and ransom](https://spot.insure/coverage/kidnap-ransom) | Not listed | Listed [21](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/executive-and-professional-liability.html "Executive and Professional Liability") |
| [Media liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/media) | Not listed | Listed [21](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/executive-and-professional-liability.html "Executive and Professional Liability") |
| [Professional errors and omissions (E&O)](https://spot.insure/coverage/professional-errors-omissions) | Not listed | Listed [29](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/small-business.html "Small Business Insurance Solutions") |
| [Surety bonds](https://spot.insure/coverage/surety-bonds) | Not listed | Listed [30](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/surety.html "Surety") |
| [Workers’ compensation](https://spot.insure/coverage/workers-compensation) | Not listed | Listed [29](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/small-business.html "Small Business Insurance Solutions") |

A listing may be arranged through an insurer or partner. “Not listed” means this catalogue has no separate offering recorded; ask the provider whether it can quote the coverage and request the policy terms.



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## Where the Buying Paths Differ

Layr describes its route this way: Layr describes an online workflow in which a small-business owner assesses and selects coverage, pays, and then has the submission sent to underwriting. Current pages use different speed claims—10 minutes on New Business Capture and 12 minutes in a 2024 announcement—so neither figure establishes the time to receive or bind an actual quote. [4](https://withlayr.com/platform/insurance-quote "New Business Capture from Layr — Quote Policies in 10 Min") [11](https://withlayr.com/resources/blog/layr-welcomes-new-ceo-mark-hara "Layr Welcomes New CEO Mark Hara") Marsh McLennan Agency describes its route this way: MMA lists general liability, commercial property, workers’ compensation, professional liability, commercial auto, and cyber liability for small businesses, and invites buyers to call for a personalized quote. It does not describe an online purchase or binding route. [29](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/small-business.html "Small Business Insurance Solutions") The useful distinction is where the first submission goes and who continues with the account. Ask who gathers information, who can bind, which legal producer appears on the proposal, and who remains your day-to-day contact; a quote request alone does not establish an issued policy.

## Customer Fit and Published Product Menus

Layr lists its business focus as Independent brokerages and their small-commercial policyholders [2](https://withlayr.com/whos-with-layr/brokers-agents "Software for Insurance Brokers & Agents") [3](https://withlayr.com/company/insurance-technology "The Team Improving Insurance Technology") Marsh McLennan Agency lists its business focus as Business insurance and employee health and benefits, with retirement, wealth, and private-client services also listed for the United States and Canada. [16](https://www.marshmma.com/us/mma/about-us.html "Who We Are") Match those stated audiences to your operations, locations, contracts, and loss history, then ask which practice or team would service the account. A stated focus is not an eligibility decision.

The published catalogs list Layr lines not listed by Marsh McLennan Agency: no unique listed lines in this pair; Marsh McLennan Agency lines not listed by Layr: builders risk, cargo transit, commercial auto. These differences do not establish that either company excludes a line or will quote your risk.  [26](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/property.html "Property Insurance") [23](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/international.html "International") [29](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/small-business.html "Small Business Insurance Solutions")

The current membership records show no shared line labels. Ask each provider to identify the exact product, policy form, insurer, and eligibility basis for the exposure you need to place; similar marketing language is not proof of equivalent coverage.  [26](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/property.html "Property Insurance") [23](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/international.html "International") [29](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/small-business.html "Small Business Insurance Solutions")

## Service and Quote Questions

For Layr, published service information says: Layr markets a white-labeled portal with licensed support and broker dashboard updates for policies, renewals, claims and payments. A company release also describes policyholder access to documents, quotes, claims, certificates, bills and electronic payments. [5](https://withlayr.com/platform/secure-portal "Online Portal with Cyber Security for Insurance Companies") [12](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/11/01/2770846/0/en/layr-secures-10-million-investment-to-bridge-the-small-business-insurance-tech-gap-for-brokers.html "Layr Secures $10 Million Investment to Bridge the Small Business Insurance Tech Gap for Brokers") For Marsh McLennan Agency, it says: MMA says the Marsh Agency brand transition will not change clients’ account manager, team, or point of contact, and will not affect existing policies or programs; clients may see the legal-name change during renewals. This describes the rebrand transition, not MMA’s general renewal process. [27](https://www.marshmma.com/us/mma/rebranding-to-marsh-agency.html "Rebranding to Marsh Agency") Before binding, agree on routine endorsement requests, certificates, renewal timing, claim-notice instructions, and any fee or commission disclosure that applies to your account. Claims assistance or a service portal does not determine whether a loss is covered.

For a useful quote comparison, request the same limits and relevant endorsements from both sides, then check the full forms and itemized premium, fees, taxes, and financing charges. Confirm any account-specific unknowns with the producer and insurer named on the proposal.

## Compare Services

What each provider documents about the services you may need.

| Criteria | Layr | Marsh McLennan Agency |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Business role | Layr Holdings, Inc. operates withlayr.com and markets the Layr Apex platform and licensed support service. Public materials describe Layr handling sales, service and support while its brokerage customer keeps the broker-of-record relationship; they do not identify Layr as the insurer underwriting every policy. [9](https://withlayr.com/terms-of-use "Terms of Use") [1](https://withlayr.com/ "Grow Your Broker Profits") [2](https://withlayr.com/whos-with-layr/brokers-agents "Software for Insurance Brokers & Agents") [5](https://withlayr.com/platform/secure-portal "Online Portal with Cyber Security for Insurance Companies") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Entity and functional roles in current public materials. The precise producer role can depend on the partner arrangement and proposed policy.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>The reviewed sources identify Layr Holdings, Inc., its leaders and several investors, but do not disclose a current controlling parent or ownership percentages. [9](https://withlayr.com/terms-of-use "Terms of Use") [10](https://withlayr.com/company/leadership-team "Leadership Team") [12](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/11/01/2770846/0/en/layr-secures-10-million-investment-to-bridge-the-small-business-insurance-tech-gap-for-brokers.html "Layr Secures $10 Million Investment to Bridge the Small Business Insurance Tech Gap for Brokers") (Evidence: Not found in reviewed sources; scope: Current website operator and public ownership review. Investor participation is not treated as control, and no independence claim is made.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>Layr says a participating brokerage can offload small-business sales, service and support to Layr while retaining broker-of-record status and 100% of its commissions. [2](https://withlayr.com/whos-with-layr/brokers-agents "Software for Insurance Brokers & Agents") [6](https://withlayr.com/faq "Insurance Technology Frequently Asked Questions") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Broker-facing Layr Apex arrangement as marketed publicly; actual allocation of duties and compensation depends on the brokerage agreement.; verified: 2026-09-15.) | As of 2026-09-28, Marsh’s US legal-entity page lists Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC as the current entity name for Marsh Agency (formerly MMA) and Marsh Agency LLC as proposed, with displayed state completion statuses marked TBD. Louisiana’s regulator lists Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC as a producer agency with active casualty, accident and health or sickness, life, property, and surplus-lines authorities through 2028-03-31. This is Louisiana-specific producer evidence, not evidence of an insurer role or nationwide licensing. [24](https://www.marsh.com/en/about/legal-entity-us-ca.html "Marsh legal entities") [15](https://www.ldi.la.gov/onlineservices/ProducerAdjusterSearch/Detail.aspx?LicenseNumber=499904&LicenseType=Producer+Agency "Producer / Adjuster Search: MARSH & MCLENNAN AGENCY LLC") (Evidence: Verified; scope: Current entity name and proposed legal-name transition as listed on Marsh’s US legal-entity page, plus producer-authority evidence for Louisiana only, accessed 2026-09-28. No other state licensing was audited; this record does not establish an insurer or underwriting role.; verified: 2026-09-28.)<br><br>Marsh McLennan Agency describes itself as a business of Marsh and lists business insurance, employee health and benefits, retirement and wealth, and private-client insurance services across the United States and Canada. [16](https://www.marshmma.com/us/mma/about-us.html "Who We Are") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Current MMA company description. Does not establish corporate ownership structure, the legal entity for a particular placement, or an insurer role.; verified: 2026-09-29.) |
| Customer focus | Layr provides insurance workflow software and licensed support for independent brokerages serving small-commercial accounts. Policyholders use a broker-branded experience rather than necessarily buying from a storefront carrying the Layr name. [2](https://withlayr.com/whos-with-layr/brokers-agents "Software for Insurance Brokers & Agents") [3](https://withlayr.com/company/insurance-technology "The Team Improving Insurance Technology") [5](https://withlayr.com/platform/secure-portal "Online Portal with Cyber Security for Insurance Companies") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Current broker-facing business model described on Layr's live company, broker and portal pages; functions are company-reported and were not tested through an account.; verified: 2026-09-15.) | MMA describes Marsh Agency as a separate business unit serving as an advocate and broker for the middle market. [27](https://www.marshmma.com/us/mma/rebranding-to-marsh-agency.html "Rebranding to Marsh Agency") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Company-stated role and customer focus for the future Marsh Agency operating brand; not a revenue, size, or eligibility threshold.; verified: 2026-09-28.)<br><br>MMA’s US industry directory includes pages for construction, financial institutions, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, and transportation and trucking. These are examples of stated sector focus, not a complete appetite or eligibility list. [22](https://www.marshmma.com/us/industries/view-all-industries.html "Insurance Services for All Industries") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Examples from MMA’s national US industry directory; the directory is evidence of stated sector focus, not a complete appetite or eligibility list.; verified: 2026-09-28.) |
| Application process | Layr describes an online workflow in which a small-business owner assesses and selects coverage, pays, and then has the submission sent to underwriting. Current pages use different speed claims—10 minutes on New Business Capture and 12 minutes in a 2024 announcement—so neither figure establishes the time to receive or bind an actual quote. [4](https://withlayr.com/platform/insurance-quote "New Business Capture from Layr — Quote Policies in 10 Min") [11](https://withlayr.com/resources/blog/layr-welcomes-new-ceo-mark-hara "Layr Welcomes New CEO Mark Hara") (Evidence: Conflicting sources; scope: Company-described digital workflow. No form was completed and no quote, payment or underwriting decision was requested during research.; verified: 2026-09-15.) | MMA’s US small-business page lists general liability, commercial property, workers’ compensation, professional liability, commercial auto, and cyber liability, and invites buyers to call 833-256-4266 for a personalized quote. The page also contains a small-business specialist form, but its function and any online application, purchase, or binding route are not established by the page reviewed. [29](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/small-business.html "Small Business Insurance Solutions") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: US small-business landing page only. The phone invitation does not establish quote speed, eligibility, online purchase or binding; the embedded specialist form's function was not established.; verified: 2026-09-29.) |
| Servicing and renewals | Layr markets a white-labeled portal with licensed support and broker dashboard updates for policies, renewals, claims and payments. A company release also describes policyholder access to documents, quotes, claims, certificates, bills and electronic payments. [5](https://withlayr.com/platform/secure-portal "Online Portal with Cyber Security for Insurance Companies") [12](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/11/01/2770846/0/en/layr-secures-10-million-investment-to-bridge-the-small-business-insurance-tech-gap-for-brokers.html "Layr Secures $10 Million Investment to Bridge the Small Business Insurance Tech Gap for Brokers") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Company-described platform functions. No authenticated broker or policyholder account was accessed, and no service-time commitment was independently tested.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>Layr says its team gathers updates, negotiates renewal terms with underwriters and finalizes renewal documents. It describes automatic-renewal policies as hands-free and says customers whose policies need updated information are alerted 60 days before renewal. [6](https://withlayr.com/faq "Insurance Technology Frequently Asked Questions") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Current FAQ description. It does not state the notice needed to stop an automatic renewal or guarantee a renewal offer.; verified: 2026-09-15.) | MMA says the Marsh Agency brand transition will not change clients’ account manager, team, or point of contact, and will not affect existing policies or programs; clients may see the legal-name change during renewals. This describes the rebrand transition, not MMA’s general renewal process. [27](https://www.marshmma.com/us/mma/rebranding-to-marsh-agency.html "Rebranding to Marsh Agency") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Only the announced Marsh Agency rebrand and its stated effect on existing clients; this does not document MMA’s general renewal workflow, renewal service level, or policy terms.; verified: 2026-09-28.)<br><br>MMA’s Tampa office page lists InsurLink for policy and endorsement access, CSR24 for certificates, carrier contact information for commercial and personal-lines claims, and a local-consultant contact route. [31](https://www.marshmma.com/us/locations/florida/tampa.html "Tampa, Florida") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Services and client tools listed on the Tampa, Florida office page only. The claims listing provides carrier contact information and does not establish that MMA adjusts claims.; verified: 2026-09-28.) |
| Claims assistance | Layr's current portal materials describe claims activity, online claim functions and help from its licensed support team. They do not establish that Layr is the risk-bearing insurer or replace the notice requirements in the policy. [5](https://withlayr.com/platform/secure-portal "Online Portal with Cyber Security for Insurance Companies") [12](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/11/01/2770846/0/en/layr-secures-10-million-investment-to-bridge-the-small-business-insurance-tech-gap-for-brokers.html "Layr Secures $10 Million Investment to Bridge the Small Business Insurance Tech Gap for Brokers") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Company-described claims workflow and support; no claim was submitted and claims outcomes were not independently evaluated.; verified: 2026-09-15.) | On its business-interruption page, MMA says it will advocate with insurers for clients if complex claim issues arise. This is a company-reported service statement; it does not establish claim outcomes or an adjusting/payment role. [17](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/business-interruption-insurance.html "Business Interruption Insurance") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Company-described support for complex claims in the business-income and contingent-business-interruption page context; not a promise of claim outcomes or evidence that MMA adjusts or pays claims.; verified: 2026-09-28.) |

## Related Reading

- [What Is Layr?](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/layr)
- [What Is Marsh McLennan Agency?](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/marsh-mclennan-agency)

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## Sources

### [Layr Official Website](https://withlayr.com/)

1. [Grow Your Broker Profits](https://withlayr.com/). Layr; Homepage service proposition; broker audience; footer naming Layr Holdings, Inc.; official logo asset. Accessed 2026-09-15.
2. [Software for Insurance Brokers & Agents](https://withlayr.com/whos-with-layr/brokers-agents). Layr; Streamlined Efficiency; Reduce the Drag: Layr handles sales, service and support while the brokerage retains broker-of-record status and commissions. Accessed 2026-09-15.
3. [The Team Improving Insurance Technology](https://withlayr.com/company/insurance-technology). Layr; Mission; small-business market; broker-focused technology; leadership and investor logos. Accessed 2026-09-15.
4. [New Business Capture from Layr — Quote Policies in 10 Min](https://withlayr.com/platform/insurance-quote). Layr; Faster Quotes hero and official SmartQuote illustration listing General Liability, Commercial Auto Liability, Property, Workers Compensation, Umbrella, and Cyber Liability & Data Breach. Accessed 2026-09-15.
5. [Online Portal with Cyber Security for Insurance Companies](https://withlayr.com/platform/secure-portal). Layr; Layr Apex introduction; licensed support team; policyholder activity, portfolio and white-label dashboard descriptions; official dashboard asset. Accessed 2026-09-15.
6. [Insurance Technology Frequently Asked Questions](https://withlayr.com/faq). Layr; Product library; carrier and wholesaler access; renewal process and 60-day collection timing; white labeling; premium-based compensation. Accessed 2026-09-15.
7. [Cyber Liability Insurance](https://withlayr.com/cyber-liability-insurance/). Layr; Policy Overview; Key Protected Threats; Coverage Details; online-purchase call to action (page no longer available as of 15 September 2026). Accessed 2026-09-15.
8. [Explanation of Pricing](https://withlayr.com/compensation-disclosure). Layr; Simplified Pricing: carrier commissions and business finance fee up to 20% of premium; flexible payments, portal and certificate descriptions. Accessed 2026-09-15.
9. [Terms of Use](https://withlayr.com/terms-of-use). Layr; Service operated by Layr Holdings, Inc.; Purchases; Availability, Errors and Inaccuracies; Accounts; last updated 1 April 2018. Accessed 2026-09-15.
10. [Leadership Team](https://withlayr.com/company/leadership-team). Layr; Current leadership and investor-logo section. Accessed 2026-09-15.
11. [Layr Welcomes New CEO Mark Hara](https://withlayr.com/resources/blog/layr-welcomes-new-ceo-mark-hara). Layr; 17 October 2024 announcement: broker and agency audience, small-business selection and payment workflow, underwriting handoff, and brokerages across the U.S. Accessed 2026-09-15.
12. [Layr Secures $10 Million Investment to Bridge the Small Business Insurance Tech Gap for Brokers](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/11/01/2770846/0/en/layr-secures-10-million-investment-to-bridge-the-small-business-insurance-tech-gap-for-brokers.html). Layr via GlobeNewswire; 1 November 2023 company release: financing participants, broker-facing business model, licensed support, policyholder portal functions. Accessed 2026-09-15.
13. [Parcel Pro Customers Now Have Access to Additional Insurance Solutions Through Layr](https://parcelproreferral.partner.withlayr.com/). Layr; 2021-branded referral page: policy list, online application, portal, financing and certificate claims (cyber page no longer available as of 15 September 2026). Accessed 2026-09-15.
14. [Licensed Property and Casualty Agencies](https://www.mass.gov/doc/licensed-p-and-c-agenciespdf/download). Massachusetts Division of Insurance; 2026 list entry for Layr Holdings, Inc., license 17853851, original approval 17 March 2021, renewal date 17 March 2027. Accessed 2026-09-15.

### [Marsh McLennan Agency Official Website](https://www.marshmma.com/us/mma/about-us.html)

15. [Producer / Adjuster Search: MARSH & MCLENNAN AGENCY LLC](https://www.ldi.la.gov/onlineservices/ProducerAdjusterSearch/Detail.aspx?LicenseNumber=499904&LicenseType=Producer+Agency). Louisiana Department of Insurance; Producer Agency Detail, lines 7-49: entity, producer-agency classification, license number, authorities and validity through 2028-03-31; lines 53-57: historical 2010 lapse/resume entries; lines 69-72: entity-record actions display. Accessed 2026-09-28.
16. [Who We Are](https://www.marshmma.com/us/mma/about-us.html). Marsh McLennan Agency; Lines 193-195: ‘a business of Marsh’ and company-listed service lines across US and Canada. This does not establish the legal entity for an account, corporate ownership chart, or insurer role. Accessed 2026-09-29.
17. [Business Interruption Insurance](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/business-interruption-insurance.html). Marsh McLennan Agency; Accepted inspection lines 224-226: company says it will advocate with insurers on complex claim issues. No outcomes, adjustment/payment role, or insurer identity established. Accessed 2026-09-28.
18. [Casualty](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/casualty.html). Marsh McLennan Agency; Lines 203-205 and 211-224: casualty advisory, claims advocacy, risk analytics and workers’ compensation. No adjusting or paying role established. Accessed 2026-09-29.
19. [Cyber](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/cyber.html). Marsh McLennan Agency; Lines 205-207: network security, privacy, technology and emerging cyber risks; lines 226-228: prepare, mitigate, respond, recover, claims advocacy and carrier liaison. Company-reported support, not outcomes or insurer identity. Accessed 2026-09-29.
20. [US and Canada Legal Entities](https://www.marsh.com/en/about/legal-entity-us-ca.html). Marsh; Accepted inspection lines 528-587: current MMA entity Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC; Marsh Agency LLC proposed; displayed state statuses TBD. Accessed 2026-09-28.
21. [Executive and Professional Liability](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/executive-and-professional-liability.html). Marsh McLennan Agency; Lines 204-210 name D&O, E&O, EPL, commercial crime/fidelity, cyber, fiduciary, media, IP, architects and engineers, lawyers professional, kidnap and ransom; lines 211-213 explain D&O; following section explains EPL. Lists do not establish policy terms. Accessed 2026-09-29.
22. [Insurance Services for All Industries](https://www.marshmma.com/us/industries/view-all-industries.html). Marsh McLennan Agency; National US industry directory, lines 209-252; examples include construction (219), financial institutions (224), healthcare (229), manufacturing (236), real estate (243), and transportation and trucking (252). Accessed 2026-09-28.
23. [International](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/international.html). Marsh McLennan Agency; Lines 204-206 and 228-231: international placement; business travel accident, control master, foreign package, K&R, political risk/trade credit, surety, marine cargo. Not a domestic availability guarantee. Accessed 2026-09-29.
24. [Marsh legal entities](https://www.marsh.com/en/about/legal-entity-us-ca.html). Marsh; Marsh Agency formerly known as MMA, US entities and proposed-name status, lines 528-587: current Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC, proposed Marsh Agency LLC, listed state statuses TBD. Accessed 2026-09-28.
25. [Producer/Adjuster Search — producer agency detail](https://www.ldi.la.gov/onlineservices/ProducerAdjusterSearch/Detail.aspx?LicenseNumber=499904&LicenseType=Producer+Agency). Louisiana Department of Insurance; Accepted inspection lines 7-49 and 53-57: Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC producer agency and named Louisiana authorities through 2028-03-31, including historical lapse/resume entries. Louisiana only; distinct from Marsh USA LLC/NPN 27658. Accessed 2026-09-28.
26. [Property Insurance](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/property.html). Marsh McLennan Agency; Lines 205-210 describe commercial property and physical assets; property page coverage section also lists builders’ risk. Company marketing only; no policy wording, limits, exclusions, insurer, or eligibility. Accessed 2026-09-29.
27. [Rebranding to Marsh Agency](https://www.marshmma.com/us/mma/rebranding-to-marsh-agency.html). Marsh McLennan Agency; Accepted repaired inspection lines 215-224: account/team/contact and existing policy continuity through transition, legal name may appear at renewal. Transition statement only; not general renewal workflow. Accessed 2026-09-29.
28. [Business Insurance](https://www.marshmma.com/us/services/business-insurance.html). Marsh McLennan Agency; ‘We do our homework’: research of organization, industry, market and people; says it works with a wide variety of carriers. No carrier appointments, shares, terms, compensation, or buyer-specific insurer named. Accessed 2026-09-29.
29. [Small Business Insurance Solutions](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/small-business.html). Marsh McLennan Agency; Lines 205-207: small-business audience and call invitation; lines 224-249 list six coverage categories and short descriptions; line 264 is an embedded form whose function is not stated. No form submitted. Accessed 2026-09-29.
30. [Surety](https://www.marshmma.com/us/solutions/surety.html). Marsh McLennan Agency; Lines 205-207 and 224-233: surety, contract/commercial surety, and license/permit bonds. No surety carrier, collateral, price, or issuance time established. Accessed 2026-09-29.
31. [Tampa, Florida](https://www.marshmma.com/us/locations/florida/tampa.html). Marsh McLennan Agency; Accepted repaired inspection lines 252-289: InsurLink policy/endorsement access, CSR24 certificates, carrier contacts for claims, consultant contact. Tampa only; does not establish adjusting role. Accessed 2026-09-29.
32. [Thompkins Masonic Insurance Program](https://mma.marshmma.com/mmaprograms/thompkins-masonic). Marsh McLennan Agency / MMA Programs; Provider page, lines 120–127: body says “Thompkins Masonic Insurance Program, a Marsh & McLennan Insurance Agency LLC company, is licensed under California License #OH18131”; line 127 says MMA Programs is a division of Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC. Page footer, line 161, instead prints “d/b/a in California as Marsh & McLennan Insurance Agency LLC; CA Insurance Lic: 0H18131.” The page itself therefore renders the identifier in two different ways. Accessed 2026-09-29.

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