Marsh & McLennan Companies: Can They Develop A Competitive Edge Through Analytics?

Marsh McLennan, a global professional services firm reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2024. The results demonstrated the company’s ability to deliver growth in the short term while simultaneously investing for long-term sustainability. Marsh McLennan posted a 6% increase in underlying revenue growth on top of 11% in the same period last year, reflecting strong execution across Risk and Insurance Services (RIS) and Consulting. The adjusted operating income grew 11% from the previous year and expanded the operating margin by 130 basis points, with a growth in adjusted EPS of 10%.