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Oliver Wyman (NYSE:MMC) announced the election of 40 new Partners and 4 new Executive Directors for 2026, effective January 1, 2026.

The appointments span the firm's global offices, including New York, London, Dubai, Singapore, Amsterdam, Boston, Washington, Chicago, Sydney, Montreal, Mexico City, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, Zurich, Bermuda and Hong Kong. The announcement names each appointee in alphabetical order.

Mercer (NYSE: MMC) released its 2025 National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans showing employer health costs rose to $17,496 per employee in 2025, a 6.0% increase. Prescription drug spending among large employers rose 9.4%, and coverage of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs increased to 49% (from 44% in 2024). Mercer expects total health benefit costs to rise 6.7% in 2026, pushing costs above $18,500 per employee.

The survey compares plan types: average employee monthly contribution in large-employer PPOs is $191 with a deductible of $1,064, while HSA plans average $109 monthly with a $2,481 deductible. Employers are expanding plan choices (67% offer three+ plans in 2025 vs 60% in 2023) and using smaller, high-performing networks (35% of large employers). Specialized programs and measuring program performance are rising priorities (77% marking it important).

Mercer (NYSE: MMC) released its Voice of the Plan Sponsor: 2025 Defined Contribution Practices survey showing US DC plan sponsors prioritizing financial wellness, cost reduction and regulatory compliance for 2026.

Key findings: 39% cite financial wellness as a top-three priority; 75% expect a slight or significant plan budget increase; 70% are acting to lower plan costs; 67% are exploring or implementing AI/advanced analytics; 84% rely on external consultants for fiduciary tasks; and 29% are using or considering a MEP/PEP to reduce costs.

Mercer (NYSE: MMC) released its 2025 HR Technology’s Impact on the Workforce report on November 5, 2025, surveying >8,500 employees worldwide about AI and workplace technology.

Key findings: fewer than 20% of employees heard from their direct manager about AI impact; fewer than 25% heard from the CEO; only 13% heard from HR. AI usage is highest in UAE (85%) and Mexico (72%). In high-tech, 63% say tech makes them hesitant to adopt new tools (global 53%). Managers and executives report 59% and 62% concern respectively. Employees not proud of their employer are 5.5x more likely to spend no time on skills development.

Mercer (NYSE: MMC) announced on November 3, 2025 that it has acquired Hexarem, a Montreal-based boutique human resources consulting firm founded in 2013 that specializes in executive compensation and governance advisory services.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Mercer said the deal will enhance its executive compensation capabilities in Canada by adding Hexarem’s senior consultants and analysis-intensive benchmarking expertise, while Hexarem clients will gain access to Mercer’s global HR, retirement, benefits and investment solutions and the wider Marsh McLennan group.

Marsh McLennan Agency (NYSE:MMC) announced on November 3, 2025 the acquisition of Hayden Wood Insurance Agency, a Southborough, Massachusetts independent agency founded in 1946. Terms were not disclosed. Hayden Wood provides national personal lines expertise with a specialty in collector auto and motorsports products. All employees, including President and Owner Morgan Duffy, will join MMA and continue working from the existing Southborough office. MMA said the acquisition expands its private client services expertise and capabilities for high-net-worth clients with specialty assets.

Mercer (NYSE: MMC) said on October 29, 2025 that its Total Remuneration Survey 2026 projects the average salary in China will rise to 4.0% in 2026, up from 3.8% in 2025. The survey covers remuneration trends across 4,000 companies in China and finds 91% of companies plan to provide salary increases in 2026. Sector leaders: high-tech 4.9%, petroleum 4.4%, life sciences 4.3%, chemicals 4.2%; consumer goods 3.9%, automotive 3.7%. Flexible benefits adoption increased, with life insurance 71.5%, accident insurance 96.3%, supplemental health insurance 83.6%.

Regional first-tier growth is ~4.0%–4.3%; select second-tier cities range 3.7%–3.9%.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) reported that global commercial insurance rates fell 4% in Q3 2025, repeating Q2's decline and marking the fifth consecutive quarterly decrease. Competition, improved reinsurance pricing, and increased capacity drove the trend.

Key sector moves: property -8% globally, cyber -6% globally, financial & professional -5% globally, while casualty +3% globally (driven by an 8% rise in the US). Regional swings: Pacific -11%, LAC -6%, UK -6%, Europe -4%, IMEA -5%, Canada -3%, US -1%.