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Marsh & McLennan: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
Marsh & McLennan boosts efficiency targets to $600m savings for long-term investors.
In brief
Marsh & McLennan boosts efficiency targets to $600m savings for long-term investors. Marsh & McLennan raised its efficiency savings target to $600 million from $400 million, using AI and process improvements to fund growth. Originally reported by The Motley Fool.
Efficiency Targets Expand to $600 Million in Savings
Marsh & McLennan increased its efficiency savings target to $600 million from $400 million, using internal process overhauls and Business and Client Services.
“When we launched Thrive a year ago, we targeted $400 million in savings. We are now seeing greater opportunities coming from our Business and Client Services or BCS and advances in technology. As a result, we are increasing our Thrive savings target to $600 million.”
Digital Workflows Slash Processing Times to Hours
Marsh & McLennan's Workbench software cuts placement processing time from 2 to 4 weeks to a couple of hours, with 93% of London wholesale trading now digital.
“In fact, 93% of our wholesale trading in London is now digital and the time to process placements is reduced from 2 to 4 weeks to a couple of hours with Workbench.”
Acquisitive Growth Relies on Middle-Market Deals
Marsh & McLennan focuses on steady regional bolt-on purchases for M&A, completing over 130 deals in 15 years to maintain cash for stock buybacks.
“We have done over 130 deals since we began that strategy about 15 years ago. It cannot be replicated, and I would not change our business for any business in the market.”
Long-Term Outlook for Revenue and Margins
Marsh & McLennan expects similar revenue growth to 2025, margin expansion, and solid adjusted EPS growth through client advisory services and internal automation.
“For the full year, we continue to expect underlying revenue growth similar to the levels we generated in 2025, along with another year of margin expansion and solid adjusted eps growth.”
At a glance
Marsh & McLennan raised its efficiency savings target to $600 million from $400 million, using AI and process improvements to fund growth.
