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With a market cap of $77.1 billion, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH) is a global professional services firm that provides advisory and insurance solutions in the areas of risk, strategy, and people. The company operates through Risk and Insurance Services and Consulting segments, serving a wide range of clients worldwide.
Shares of the insurance broker's shares have lagged behind the broader market over the past 52 weeks. MRSH stock has decreased 28.1% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 27.3%. On a YTD basis, shares of the company are down 13.8%, compared to SPX’s 9.6% gain.