Key facts
- Marsh reported a second-quarter profit of $1.27 billion, or $2.63 per share.
- This compares to $1.21 billion, or $2.45 per share, in the same period last year.
Marsh quarterly profit rises on strong risk management demand
IN SHORT
Marsh reported a jump in second-quarter profit, driven by robust demand for its risk management and consulting services. Revenue in its risk and insurance services arm rose 4%, while the consulting arm saw 10% growth. Underlying revenue growth was 5%.
Key Numbers
$1.27 billionMarsh Q2 profit
$2.63Marsh Q2 earnings per share
$4.82 billionRisk and insurance services revenue
10%Consulting arm revenue growth
5%Underlying revenue growth
Who's Involved
Marsh
Insurance brokerage that reported a jump in second-quarter profit
John Doyle
CEO of Marsh, highlighting strong demand for expertise
↳ Why This Matters
The results indicate continued resilience in the insurance sector, particularly in risk management and consulting services, as businesses prioritize protection against growing threats. Marsh's performance suggests a healthy demand for specialized insurance brokerage services.