Marsh & McLennan’s Latest Earnings: How Economic Agility & Analytics Are Fueling Resilience! 

Marsh & McLennan Companies reported a solid second quarter with a 12% increase in revenue, a 14% rise in adjusted operating income, and an 11% growth in adjusted EPS, aligning well with their expectations, despite challenging macroeconomic conditions. Underlying revenue increased by 4%, with contributions from various business segments including Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. The company continues to navigate a complex operating environment affected by geopolitical instability, trade wars, extreme weather, and emerging AI opportunities. Marsh & McLennan faces challenges such as declining P&C pricing and lower fiduciary interest income, yet managed to maintain a robust performance. The CEO highlighted issues in the U.S. legal environment impacting liability insurance costs and emphasized the need for policy reforms, which continue to pressure casualty insurance rates.