Quake damages Marsh's Christchurch offices

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand—Offices of insurance brokerage Marsh Inc. are among those that collapsed in the earthquake that struck near Christchurch, New Zealand, on Tuesday.

In a statement, Marsh said it had particular concern about three staff members, one of whom is feared dead and two of whom are unaccounted for.

At least 75 people are known to have died in the earthquake, which struck at 12:51 p.m. local time Tuesday, and many more remain trapped or missing.

“This is a very sad time for our company, and many of us are in shock. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who have been affected by this devastating earthquake,” John Clayton, head of the Pacific region at Marsh, said in the statement.