Earnings call: Marsh McLennan posts strong Q1 growth, bullish on 2024
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: NYSE:MMC) has delivered robust financial results for the first quarter of 2024, with significant growth in underlying revenue across all business segments. The company reported a 9% increase in underlying revenue, an 11% rise in adjusted operating income, and a 14% growth in adjusted EPS. Additionally, Marsh McLennan completed $300 million in share repurchases and made strategic acquisitions to enhance its market position. The firm\’s insurance and reinsurance market conditions remained stable, with rate increases in primary insurance and reinsurance markets meeting the higher demand. Looking ahead, Marsh McLennan forecasts continued mid-single-digit or better underlying revenue growth, margin expansion, and strong adjusted EPS growth for the full year.