Marsh McLennan reveals first-half financials

Marsh McLennan has reported its monetary outcomes for the second quarter and first half of 2023, ending June 30.

The worldwide brokerage and consulting group posted consolidated income of $5.9 billion within the second quarter of 2023, a 9% rise in comparison with the identical interval final 12 months. Income rose 11% on an underlying foundation.

Working revenue sat at $1.5 billion, a 7% rise from the second quarter of 2022, whereas adjusted working revenue surged 17% to $1.5 billion.

The corporate’s web revenue for the quarter was $1.0 billion, or $2.07 per diluted share, in comparison with $1.91 within the second quarter of 2022. Adjusted earnings per share elevated 16% to $2.20 per diluted share, in contrast with $1.89 a 12 months in the past, Marsh McLennan reported.

Within the first six months of the 12 months, the corporate’s consolidated income was $11.8 billion, a rise of 8%, or 10% on an underlying foundation, in comparison with the prior interval.

John Doyle, Marsh McLennan president and CEO, stated he was pleased with the group’s efficiency within the first half of 2023.

“We delivered one other wonderful quarter, demonstrating continued momentum and energy throughout our enterprise,” stated Doyle.

“Our outcomes replicate the energy of our place, the worth we ship to our purchasers, and terrific execution by our colleagues.”

Threat and insurance coverage companies

The group’s threat and insurance coverage companies income for Q2 2023 noticed a 12% improve, or 13% on an underlying foundation, at $3.7 billion. Working revenue rose 20% to $1.2 billion, whereas adjusted working revenue was $1.2 billion, an 18% improve from a 12 months in the past.

For the primary six months of the 12 months, the section generated $7.6 billion in income, an increase of 11%, or 12% on an underlying foundation. Working revenue grew 22% to $2.6 billion, whereas adjusted working revenue was $2.6 billion, surging 17% from a 12 months in the past.

Marsh’s income rose 10% on an underlying foundation, to $3.0 billion. Robust efficiency by all geographies contributed to this consequence: within the US and Canada, underlying income grew 9%, whereas worldwide operations produced 10% underlying income progress. For the primary six months, Marsh’s income progress was 9%.

Man Carpenter’s income within the second quarter was $576 million, an 11% rise on an underlying foundation. For the primary six months of the 12 months, its underlying income progress was 10%.

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