Building on their long-term relationship, NFP will be
the Official Commercial Insurance Broker for Major League
Baseball
NEW
YORK, July 18, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- NFP, a leading property and casualty
broker and benefits consultant, and Major League Baseball today
announced a multiyear partnership. NFP is now an Official Partner
of Major League Baseball and its Official Commercial Insurance
Broker.
"Deep, longstanding relationships have been essential to Major
League Baseball's ability to create an exceptional experience for
fans, communities, organizations, teams and players," said
Bill Morningstar, executive vice president, Sponsorship Sales,
at Major League Baseball. "This includes our valued relationship
with NFP, which has been essential to our efforts to manage
risk for more than 30 years. We're proud to add another dimension
to our relationship with this multiyear partnership."
Through this new partnership, NFP will receive exclusive
marketing rights and designations for the insurance brokerage
category that will connect the brand with Major League Baseball and
its fans. NFP will also have access to one-of-a-kind experiences
throughout the season to support key relationships.
"This is an exciting next step in our evolution with Major
League Baseball and an opportunity to take our impact to another
level," said Doug Hammond, CEO
of NFP. "We're proud of the work we've done to support Major
League Baseball's growth and we believe we can go further by
providing additional data, analytics and risk management solutions
that align with the league's various needs."
NFP is one of the largest and most trusted advisors in the world
of sports and entertainment. Through a dedicated and experienced
team, NFP advises leagues and professional organizations, as well
as individual sports franchises and athletes, on their most
pressing risk and workforce needs. NFP's specialized insight and
expertise inform innovative and tailored solutions specific to the
sports and entertainment market.
"Major League Baseball excels at reaching its fan base in
innovative ways that align with NFP's goals," said
Eric Boester, CMO, NFP. "We look
forward to the opportunities this partnership creates as NFP
continues to enhance awareness of our brand and the solutions we
provide. We're excited to work with Major League Baseball's
collaborative and creative team to make meaningful connections with
their stakeholders."
About Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
(MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in
the United States and consists of
30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada, representing the highest level of
professional baseball. Led by Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr., MLB remains committed to
making an impact in the communities of the U.S., Canada and throughout the world, perpetuating
the sport's larger role in society and permeating every facet of
baseball's business, marketing, community relations, and social
responsibility endeavors. MLB currently features record levels of
competitive balance, continues to expand its global reach through
programming and content to fans all over the world, and registered
records in games and minutes watched last season on MLB.TV. With
the continued success of MLB Network and MLB digital platforms, MLB
continues to find innovative ways for its fans to enjoy America's
National Pastime and a truly global game. For more information on
Major League Baseball, visit www.MLB.com.
About NFP
NFP, an Aon company, is an organization
of consultative advisors and problem solvers helping companies and
individuals address their most significant risk and workforce
challenges. We are more than 7,700 colleagues in the US,
Puerto Rico, Canada, UK and Ireland serving a diversity of clients,
industries and communities. Our global capabilities, specialized
expertise and customized solutions span property and casualty
insurance and benefits. Together, we put people first, prioritize
partnerships and continuously advance a culture we're proud of.
Visit NFP.com to learn more.
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