The automotive industry can often prove to be a complex place for suppliers to the major auto manufacturers, and distribution and retail firms. Product recalls – if not properly prepared for – can present a major problem. Many suppliers may find it difficult to negotiate favourable terms with their larger customers. Just-in-time delivery and the transportation of goods are activities that can contain hidden risks. Finally, dangers in the workplace and various employee-related risks can continue to cause operational, health and safety and financial problems if not anticipated and managed.

Marsh understands the risks that impact all the major constituents in the auto industry – whether the major auto manufacturers, smaller manufacturing suppliers, or distribution and retail entities.

• Over the years, we have become the number one risk and insurance services firm to provide employment risk solutions to the industry in areas such as reducing long-term industrial disease and employee absence.
• We have long provided risk engineering services to help firms avoid major risks, including damage to stock in the open or in transit.
• Our ability to draw on the strengths of our sister companies – such as Mercer Human Resource Consulting – enables us to discuss a range of options to problems, such as the pension fund difficulties currently experienced by the major auto manufacturers.
• Unlike many other risk and insurance services firms, we have strong representation in the world’s three major car markets – North America, Europe and Japan/Asia.