On Tuesday, February 7, 2023, ten organizations from Uganda and Tanzania whose names have not been disclosed and the American NGO Inclusive Development International (IDI) announced that they had filed a complaint against the insurer Marsh with the 'OCDE for violating the guiding principles that govern the action of multinationals with regard to respect for human rights and the environment.

The plaintiffs announced that the construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), which will cross Uganda and Tanzania for more than 1,400 kilometers to allow oil extracted near Lake Albert to be exported through the Indian Ocean without the support of insurance and reinsurance companies, like Marsh.

On behalf of INI in a press release, Coleen Scott announced that “the role of an insurance broker is often invisible, which allows him to avoid having to face up to his responsibilities. Marsh's role deserves However, it needs to be closely examined because, despite widespread opposition and overwhelming evidence that the project will be a disaster for Ugandans and for the planet, it allows the EACOP project to move forward.” Marsh is part of the global group Marsh McLennan that employs 85,000 people and generates $20 billion in annual sales.