Marsh McLennan reports “excellent" 2022 first quarter

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Marsh McLennan has reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.

Dan Glaser, President and CEO, said: "Marsh McLennan started 2022 with an excellent first quarter. We generated underlying revenue growth of 10%, adjusted operating income growth of 12%, and adjusted EPS growth of 16%. We are well-positioned for another solid year."

"The current war in Ukraine has reminded us that risk and uncertainty are constants, and I am proud of the work our colleagues are doing to help one another and our clients navigate the widespread challenges created by this horrific situation."

Consolidated Results

Consolidated revenue in the first quarter of 2022 was $5.5 billion, an increase of 9% compared with the first quarter of 2021. On an underlying basis, revenue increased 10%. Operating income was $1.4 billion, an increase of 6% from the prior year. Adjusted operating income, which excludes noteworthy items as presented in the attached supplemental schedules, rose 12% to $1.6 billion.

Net income attributable to the Company was $1.1 billion, or $2.10 per diluted share, compared with $1.91 in the first quarter of 2021. Adjusted earnings per share rose 16% to $2.30 per diluted share compared with $1.99 a year ago.

Risk & Insurance Services

Risk & Insurance Services revenue was $3.5 billion in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 10%, or 11% on an underlying basis. Operating income rose 6% to $1.1 billion, and adjusted operating income was $1.2 billion, an increase of 12% versus a year ago.

Marsh's revenue in the first quarter was $2.5 billion, an increase of 11% on an underlying basis. In U.S./ Canada, underlying revenue rose 10%. International operations produced underlying revenue growth of 11%, reflecting 17% growth in Asia Pacific, 16% growth in Latin America, and 9% growth in EMEA.

Guy Carpenter's revenue in the first quarter was $999 million, an increase of 11% on an underlying basis.

Consulting

Consulting revenue was $2.0 billion in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 7%, or 10% on an underlying basis. Operating income increased 8% to $392 million, and adjusted operating income increased 9% to $402 million.

Mercer's revenue in the first quarter was $1.3 billion, an increase of 6% on an underlying basis. Career revenue of $202 million was up 16% on an underlying basis. Health revenue of $524 million increased 9% on an underlying basis, and Wealth revenue of $617 million increased 2% on an underlying basis.

Oliver Wyman’s revenue in the first quarter was $667 million, an increase of 17% on an underlying basis.

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