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Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. reports developments across risk, reinsurance and capital advisory, people and investment consulting, and management consulting. Company updates often center on Marsh Risk and its digital risk analytics tools, Mercer workforce, compensation, health and retirement advisory alliances, Oliver Wyman consulting operations, and Marsh McLennan Agency insurance, benefits, retirement and wealth solutions in the U.S. and Canada.
Recurring news also covers quarterly operating results, enterprise partnerships, AI-enabled service delivery, leadership and governance changes, material agreements, and capital-structure matters tied to the company's common stock and debt financing.
Marsh (NYSE:MMC) released the Cyber catalyst report on December 9, 2025, based on responses from more than 2,200 cyber risk leaders across 20 countries.
Key findings: ~75% of organizations report high confidence in cyber risk management; 66% plan to raise cybersecurity spending in 2026; 26% plan budget increases of 25% or more; UK leads with 74% planning higher spending. Top priorities are cybersecurity technology, incident planning, and talent. The report flags third-party risk and ransomware/privacy breaches as central threats: 70% experienced a material third-party incident and 29% cite ransomware/privacy as top concerns.
Mercer (NYSE: MMC) released its October 2025 QuickPulse US Compensation Planning Survey of more than 1,000 US organizations showing employers plan to keep 2026 base merit increases at 3.2% and total salary increases at 3.5%, unchanged from 2025.
The survey found 61% of employers expect the economy to moderately or significantly affect 2026 compensation decisions, yet 83% say they will distribute raise budgets equally across the workforce. Employers plan fewer promotions in 2026 (~9% of staff, down from 10%) with average promotion pay at 8.7%. AI shows limited near-term impact on hiring and pay decisions.
Oliver Wyman (business of Marsh McLennan, NYSE:MMC) and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers released a joint study on North America’s non-road industrial goods sector, focusing on construction and agriculture.
Key findings: executive sentiment fell to an average 5.7 (from 8), 51% of companies prioritize initiatives under one year, 68% reported long-term planning setbacks from tariff uncertainty, and over 70% expressed confidence in adapting via product innovation, aftermarket services, and international expansion.
Marsh McLennan Agency (NYSE: MMC) announced on December 1, 2025 that it has acquired three Honolulu, Hawai‘i–based brokerages — Atlas Insurance Agency, Pyramid Insurance Centre, and IC International — from Tradewind Group. Terms were not disclosed. Employees from all three firms will join MMA and continue to operate from their existing offices across the islands. MMA called the deal a long-term investment in Hawai‘i, citing local relationships, diversified industries, and opportunities to expand services. Tradewind said separating brokerage operations will let each business pursue focused growth while Tradewind invests in local talent and real estate.
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) announced on November 20, 2025 that its Board authorized renewal of the company's share repurchase program.
The authorization allows management to repurchase up to $6 billion of common stock going forward and supersedes any prior authorization.
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.