Marsh & Mclennan Stock Price, News & Analysis

Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC) has launched BrokerSafe, a groundbreaking insurance facility designed for US freight brokers seeking stable and affordable auto liability coverage. The solution, developed with Oliver Wyman, features an innovative underwriting technology tool that employs advanced analytics to assess freight brokers' contingent auto liability risk exposure.

The facility offers up to $5 million in primary limits and an additional $5 million in excess capacity from the London market, backed by A-rated US insurers. BrokerSafe addresses critical market challenges including rising liability rates, shrinking insurance markets, and increased nuclear verdicts affecting freight brokers.

Marsh McLennan Agency (NYSE:MMC) has announced the acquisition of Olympic Insurance Agency, a Simi Valley, California-based independent insurance agency established in 1947. The acquisition strengthens MMA's presence in Southern California and adds expertise in business insurance, employee benefits, and personal asset protection, with specialized focus on real estate investors, property managers, and manufacturing businesses.

All Olympic employees, including principals Don and Bob Barberie, will continue operating from their Simi Valley office. The acquisition aims to enhance MMA's service capabilities and bring new perspectives to their client base. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) has signed an agreement to transfer shares of its insurance subsidiary, Mitsubishi Electric Insurance Service Co., Ltd., to Marsh Japan, Inc., a subsidiary of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC). The transaction is scheduled to complete on November 4, 2025.

Mitsubishi Electric Insurance Service, established in 1999, has been operating as an insurance agency for the Mitsubishi Electric Group. The decision comes after Mitsubishi Electric's strategic assessment of its insurance business portfolio and consideration of the evolving Japanese insurance agency landscape. The company believes partnering with Marsh Japan, which brings Marsh LLC's global insurance expertise, will better position the subsidiary for long-term growth.

The financial impact of this transaction is expected to be minimal and is not included in Mitsubishi Electric's fiscal year 2026 forecast.

Corridor Platforms, in collaboration with Oliver Wyman (NYSE:MMC) and Google Cloud, has announced the launch of a Responsible AI Sandbox to help enterprises scale their GenAI deployments safely. The initiative, launching in August 2025, follows the successful release of GenGuardX, Corridor's GenAI governance platform.

The Sandbox will be hosted on Google Cloud's infrastructure and will initially focus on Conversational AI use cases for U.S. financial institutions. Key features include an end-to-end GenAI pipeline, interactive risk labs, configurable risk modeling, expert-led guidance, and external agent risk assessment capabilities. The platform will integrate with Google Cloud's AI platform Vertex AI and Gemini language models, while allowing participants to use their own tools and LLMs.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results, with revenue reaching $7.0 billion, up 12% year-over-year (4% underlying growth). The company achieved $1.8 billion in operating income, an 11% increase, while adjusted operating income rose 14% to $2.1 billion.

Key performance metrics include GAAP EPS of $2.45 (8% increase) and adjusted EPS of $2.72 (11% increase). The Risk & Insurance Services segment saw 15% revenue growth to $4.6 billion, while Consulting revenue increased 7% to $2.4 billion. The company also announced a 10% dividend increase to $0.900 per share and repurchased 1.4 million shares for $300 million during Q2.

Mercer (NYSE: MMC) has released its Survey on Health and Benefit Strategies for 2026, revealing significant changes in employer health benefit strategies. The survey indicates that 51% of large employers (500+ employees) are likely to shift more healthcare costs to employees in 2026, up from 45% last year, as health benefit costs are projected to grow by nearly 6%.

Key findings include: 35% of large employers plan to offer non-traditional medical plans, 44% currently cover GLP-1 drugs for obesity treatment, and 77% consider managing weight-loss medication costs a top priority. Additionally, 75% of large employers will offer digital stress management resources, while 40% will provide mental health training for managers.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) has appointed Bruce Broussard to its Board of Directors, effective immediately, expanding the board to 12 directors. Broussard brings over 30 years of healthcare leadership experience, having served as CEO of Humana from 2013 to 2024 and previously as CEO of McKesson Specialty/US Oncology.

The appointment strengthens MMC's board with Broussard's extensive insurance and healthcare sector expertise, along with his experience as both a CEO and CFO. He currently serves on the boards of HP Inc., Cleveland Clinic, and One Call, while holding leadership positions in various advocacy organizations.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) announced a 10% increase in its quarterly dividend. The new dividend of $0.900 per share, up from $0.815, will be paid on August 15, 2025 to shareholders of record as of July 24, 2025.

This dividend increase demonstrates the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders and reflects confidence in its financial stability.

Marsh McLennan Agency (NYSE:MMC), a leading insurance solutions provider, has announced the acquisition of Excel Insurance, a Florida-based independent agency specializing in property/casualty insurance for small businesses and individuals.

Excel Insurance, founded in 2020, brings expertise in watercraft and motor vehicle protection to MMA's portfolio. The acquisition will integrate all Excel employees, including President Jacob Pared, into MMA's existing Doral office, strengthening MMA's presence in South Florida. The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.