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Acquisitions and Dispositions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, Transaction between Entities under Common Control, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
Acquisitions and Dispositions Acquisitions and Dispositions
The Company’s acquisitions have been accounted for as business combinations. Net assets and results of operations are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements commencing at the respective purchase closing dates. In connection with acquisitions, the Company records the estimated values of the net tangible assets and the identifiable intangible assets purchased, which typically consist of customer relationships, developed technology, trademarks and non-compete agreements. The valuation of purchased intangible assets involves significant estimates and assumptions. The Company estimates the fair value of purchased intangible assets, primarily using the income approach, by determining the present value of future cash flows over the remaining economic life of the respective assets. The significant estimates and assumptions used in this approach include the determination of the discount rate, economic life, future revenue growth rates, expected account attrition rates and earnings margins. Refinement and completion of final valuation of net assets acquired could affect the carrying value of tangible assets, goodwill and identifiable intangible assets.
The Risk and Insurance Services segment completed one acquisition for the three months ended March 31, 2026:
January – Marsh McLennan Agency ("MMA") acquired Robinson & Son, LLC., a New York-based insurance broker that provides property and casualty insurance solutions to businesses and individuals with a specialization in maritime insurance.
The Consulting segment completed one acquisition for the three months ended March 31, 2026:
January – Mercer acquired Profil M Beratung für Human Resources Management GmbH & Co. KG., a Germany-based provider of consulting services in the areas of leadership assessment, executive development, leadership culture and transformation.
Total purchase consideration for acquisitions made for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $45 million, which consisted of cash paid of $43 million and deferred and estimated contingent purchase consideration of $2 million. Contingent purchase consideration arrangements are generally based on earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") or revenue targets over a period of 2 to 4 years. The fair value of contingent purchase consideration was based on projected revenue and earnings of the acquired entities.
For the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company also paid $14 million of deferred purchase consideration and $18 million of contingent purchase consideration related to prior year acquisitions. Estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed are subject to adjustment until purchase accounting is finalized.
The following table presents the preliminary allocation of purchase consideration to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in 2026, based on the estimated fair values for the acquisitions as of their respective acquisition dates.
Acquisitions through March 31, 2026
(In millions)Total
Cash$43 
Estimated fair value of deferred/contingent purchase consideration2 
Total consideration$45 
Allocation of purchase price:
Cash and cash equivalents$1 
Cash and cash equivalents held in a fiduciary capacity1 
Net receivables6 
Goodwill26 
Other intangible assets15 
Other assets1 
Total assets acquired50 
Fiduciary liabilities1 
Other liabilities4 
Total liabilities assumed5 
Net assets acquired$45 
The purchase price allocation for assets acquired and liabilities assumed is based on estimates that are preliminary in nature and subject to adjustments, which could be material. Any necessary adjustments must be finalized during the measurement period, which for a particular asset, liability, or non-controlling interest ends once the acquirer determines that either (1) the necessary information has been obtained or (2) the information is not available. However, the measurement period for all items is limited to one year from the acquisition date.
Items subject to change include:
amounts of intangible assets, fixed assets, capitalized software assets and right-of-use assets, subject to finalization of valuation efforts;
amounts for contingencies, pending the finalization of the Company’s assessment of the portfolio of contingencies;
amounts for deferred tax assets and liabilities, pending the finalization of valuations of the assets acquired, liabilities assumed and associated goodwill; and
amounts for income tax assets, receivables and liabilities, pending the filing of the acquired companies' pre-acquisition income tax returns and receipt of information from taxing authorities which may change certain estimates and assumptions used.
The estimation of fair value requires numerous judgments, assumptions and estimates about future events and uncertainties, which could materially impact these values, and the related amortization, where applicable, in the Company’s results of operations.
The following table provides information about other intangible assets acquired in 2026:
Other intangible assets through March 31, 2026
(In millions)
AmountWeighted Average Amortization Period
Client relationships$14 10.5 years
Other2.6 years
Total other intangible assets$15 
The consolidated statements of income include the results of operations of acquired companies since their respective acquisition dates. The following table provides information about the consolidated statements of income for each respective period:
Three Months Ended
 March 31,
(In millions)
20262025
Revenue$6 $
Operating income $ $
The Company incurred acquisition related expenses of approximately $48 million and $78 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. These costs included approximately $42 million and $69 million of integration and retention related costs in connection with the acquisition of McGriff Insurance Services in 2026 and 2025, respectively. Acquisition related expenses are included in compensation and benefits or other operating expenses in the Company's consolidated statements of income, depending on the nature of the items.
Prior year acquisitions
The Risk and Insurance Services segment completed 14 acquisitions in 2025:     
January – Guy Carpenter acquired the remaining 51.5% ownership share in Carpenter Turner Cyprus Ltd., a Greece-based insurance broker that provides reinsurance and advisory services, including treaty and facultative reinsurance, data and analytics, strategic advisory, and capital markets solutions.
February – Marsh Risk acquired Fontana Rava-Toscano & Partners S.r.l., an Italy-based insurance broker that offers property and casualty insurance brokerage and risk consulting.
March – Marsh Risk acquired the business of Cohere Insurance Solutions, an Australia-based insurance broker that specializes in life sciences, start-up and professional services businesses.
April – MMA acquired Arthur C. Hall Insurance, Inc., a Pennsylvania-based insurance broker that provides commercial and personal lines solutions to clients, with specialties in life sciences, information management, non-profit, craft beverage manufacturing and municipal industries.
May – Marsh Risk acquired Thornton Harvey Group, LLC (d/b/a ProWriters), a Pennsylvania-based wholesale insurance broker that provides solutions for cyber, management and professional liability insurance to a network of retail brokers in the U.S.
July – MMA acquired Excel Insurance LLC, a Florida-based insurance broker that provides property and casualty insurance solutions to small businesses and individuals in South Florida, with specialties in watercraft and motor vehicle protection; and Donald S. Barberie Insurance Agency, Inc. (d/b/a Olympic Insurance Agency), a California-based insurance broker that provides business insurance, employee benefits, and personal asset protection expertise to clients in Southern California, serving real estate investors, property managers, and manufacturing businesses.
August – MMA acquired Robins Insurance Agency Inc., a Tennessee-based insurance broker that provides business insurance and personal lines solutions, with expertise in real estate, construction, hospitality, community associations and manufacturing.
October – MMA acquired Robison Insurance Services Inc., a North Carolina-based insurance broker that provides life, health, disability and long term care insurance services to businesses and individuals; and Hayden Wood Insurance Agency, a Massachusetts-based insurance broker that provides personal lines insurance solutions to clients nationally, with a specialty in collector auto and motorsports products.
November – Marsh Risk acquired Mitsubishi Electric Insurance Service Co, Ltd., a Japan-based insurance broker offering clients access to high-value, cost-effective insurance solutions across a broad range of commercial lines, including liability, property, cargo, workers compensation, commercial auto, commercial umbrella, directors and officers, and cyber, as well as non-life/life insurance, medical care, and nursing care; and Jointly – il Welfare Condiviso S.r.l., an Italy-based provider of integrated corporate well-being solutions for organizations and their employees, including parenting and family care support programs, mental and physical well-being initiatives, and flexible benefits.
December – MMA acquired three insurance brokers, Atlas Insurance Agency, Inc., Pyramid Insurance Centre, Ltd., and NMF Insurance, Inc. d/b/a IC International, a collective group of Hawaii-based insurance brokers offering insurance solutions to businesses and individuals throughout Hawaii with a niche industry specialization in municipality, transportation and hospitality; and Marsh Risk acquired Finassur, a France-based insurance broker offering tailored insurance solutions in Northern France, specializing in property and casualty, and health and life insurance risk management.
The Consulting segment completed 6 acquisitions in 2025:
April – Mercer acquired the business of Cerebrus Consultants Private Limited., an India-based provider of human resources consulting and advisory services.
May – Mercer acquired SECOR Asset Management, L.P., a U.S. and United Kingdom based global provider of bespoke strategic and portfolio solutions to institutional investors, including investment advisory and implementation, fiduciary and asset liability management.
August – Marsh Management Consulting acquired Validate Health Inc., an Illinois-based healthcare analytics consultancy that provides analytics solutions to healthcare providers and accountable care organizations to help clients to better manage costs, risk and performance. Mercer acquired ConvictionsRH, a France-based consulting firm specializing in Human Resources transformation, supporting companies of all sizes in their strategic, organizational, digital, technological and cultural changes.
October – Mercer acquired Fundhouse Limited and Fundhouse Bespoke Limited, a United Kingdom-based provider of investment advisory and model portfolio services to financial advisors and institutional wealth investors.
November – Mercer acquired Hexarem Inc., a Canada-based human resources consulting firm specializing in executive compensation and governance advisory services.
Total purchase consideration for acquisitions made for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $62 million, which consisted of cash paid of $37 million, deferred and estimated contingent purchase consideration of $10 million, and the remeasurement to fair value of a previously held equity method investment upon consolidation of $15 million. Contingent purchase consideration arrangements are generally based primarily on EBITDA or revenue targets over a period of 2 to 4 years. The fair value of the contingent purchase consideration was based on projected revenue and earnings of the acquired entities.
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company also paid $27 million of deferred purchase consideration and $19 million of contingent purchase consideration related acquisitions made in prior years. Estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed are subject to adjustment when purchase accounting is finalized.
In the first quarter of 2025, in connection with its increased investment in Carpenter Turner Cyprus Ltd., the Company recorded a gain of $13 million related to the remeasurement of its previously held equity method investment to fair value upon consolidation. The fair value of the pre-existing equity method investment was calculated considering both an income approach based on discounted future cash flows and market approach.
Prior year dispositions
In the first quarter of 2025, the Company sold MMA's Technology Consulting and Administrative Solutions ("TCAS") business for approximately $25 million, and recorded a gain of $15 million, which is included in revenue in the consolidated statements of income.
Pro-Forma Information
The following unaudited pro-forma financial data gives effect to the acquisitions made by the Company in 2026 and 2025. In accordance with accounting guidance related to pro-forma disclosures, the information presented for acquisitions made in 2026 is as if they occurred on January 1, 2025, and reflects acquisitions made in 2025, as if they occurred on January 1, 2024. The unaudited pro-forma financial data includes the effects of amortization of acquired intangibles and acquisition related costs in all years.
The unaudited pro-forma financial data is presented for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the operating results that would have been achieved if such acquisitions had occurred on the dates indicated, nor is it necessarily indicative of future consolidated results.
Three Months Ended
 March 31,
(In millions, except per share data)20262025
Revenue$7,599 $7,125 
Net income attributable to the Company$1,146 $1,391 
Basic net income per share attributable to the Company$2.37 $2.83 
Diluted net income per share attributable to the Company$2.36 $2.81