Updated Research Report on Willis Group - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Apr 17, 5:19PM CDT
Organic growth in commissions and fees, which forms the major component of Willis Group???s revenues, continues to post positive numbers.
Aon Ups Dividend by 43% - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Apr 14, 6:00PM CDT
In keeping with this annual hike, management declared a quarterly cash dividend of 25 cents per share, higher than 18 cents paid earlier.
Arthur J Gallagher Prices 19M Shares - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Apr 14, 3:40PM CDT
Arthur J Gallagher & Co. announced that it has priced an offering of 19 million shares of its common stock at a price of $43.25 per share.
Mercer Strengthens Its Mergers & Acquisitions Consulting Capabilities with Senior Leadership Appointments for Canada
Business Wire - Thu Apr 10, 11:00AM CDT
Mercer announced new leadership appointments to strengthen its Mergers & Acquisitions consulting capabilities in Canada.
3-D Technology May Lower Cost of Aviation Replacement Parts
Business Wire - Tue Apr 08, 11:55AM CDT
Use of 3-D printing in the aviation industry will most likely be limited in the near-term to replacement parts, rather than proprietary spares, according to an annual survey by Oliver Wyman.
Arthur J Gallagher Beats on Q1 Earnings, Revs - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Apr 08, 9:24AM CDT
Arthur J Gallagher & Co. reported first-quarter 2014 operating net earnings of 39 cents a share that outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 52%.
Giuliana Rivers Joins Mercer's Houston Office in Its Defined Contribution Advisors Practice
Business Wire - Mon Apr 07, 9:00AM CDT
Mercer announced today that Giuliana Rivers recently joined the firm's Houston office within the Defined Contribution Advisors specialty practice. In this role she will provide operational and investment advisory services to Defined Contribution plan clients in Houston and the greater Central* market. Ms. Rivers reports to Michael Barbour, Partner and Houston Health & Benefits Practice Leader.
Pre-Market Pulse on Insurance Stocks -- Research on Marsh & McLennan, Arthur J. Gallagher, Aon PLC, and Willis Group
PR Newswire - Mon Apr 07, 7:24AM CDT
The trading session on Friday, April 4, 2014 ended on a lower note as the S&P 500 finished the session 1.25% lower at 1,865.09 and the NASDAQ Composite closed at 4,127.73, down 2.60%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 16,412.71, down 0.96%. During the session, nine out of ten sectors ended the session in negative. The S&P 500 Financials Sector Index finished the day at 298.76, down 1.15%, and the index has declined 0.70% in the last one month. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Marsh & McLennan Cos Inc. (NYSE: MMC), Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG), Aon PLC (NYSE: AON) and Willis Group Holdings PLC (NYSE: WSH). Free technical research on MMC, AJG, AON and WSH can be downloaded upon signing up at:
Marsh & McLennan Agency announces acquisition of Capstone Insurance Services
M2 - Mon Apr 07, 4:11AM CDT
Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC (MMA), a subsidiary of insurance broker Marsh LLC that is wholly owned by Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MMC), a team of professional services companies, acquired Capstone Insurance Services LLC for undisclosed terms.
Marsh & McLennan Companies to Hold Investor Call on May 2 to Discuss First Quarter 2014 Results
Business Wire - Fri Apr 04, 12:45PM CDT
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE: MMC), a global professional services firm offering clients advice and solutions in risk, strategy, and human capital, plans to announce first quarter 2014 results on Friday, May 2, 2014, in a news release to be issued before the market opens. The release will also be available on the Marsh & McLennan Companies website at www.mmc.com.
Marsh & McLennan Agency Acquires Capstone Insurance Services
Business Wire - Fri Apr 04, 8:00AM CDT
Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC (MMA), a subsidiary of insurance broker Marsh LLC, today announced it has acquired Capstone Insurance Services LLC, a $1.8 million revenue agency located in Greenville, South Carolina. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Strengthens in UK - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Apr 03, 5:15PM CDT
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquired Oval Group of Companies, for approximately 199 million pounds in a bid to fortify its presence in the United Kingdom.
eHealth Approves $50M Share Buyback - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Apr 01, 4:05PM CDT
The board of directors of eHealth has authorized the company to repurchase $50 million common shares.
Financial Companies Report Dividends and Recognitions - Analyst Notes on Marsh & McLennan Companies, Hersha, EPR Properties, Old National, and Cousins Properties
PR Newswire - Thu Mar 27, 7:57AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE: MMC), Hersha Hospitality Trust (NYSE: HT), Entertainment Properties Trust (NYSE: EPR), Old National Bancorp. (NASDAQ: ONB), and Cousins Properties Inc. (NYSE: CUZ). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
Yet Another Takeover for Arthur J Gallagher - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Mar 25, 4:05PM CDT
Carrying forward its consistent trend of buyouts, Arthur J Gallagher & Co. announced that it has acquired New York-based retail insurance broker, Spataro Insurance Agency, Inc.
Mercer Marketplace(SM) To Expand Its Core Offerings by Providing 'One Click' Access for Consumers of All Types
Business Wire - Tue Mar 25, 10:01AM CDT
Mercer, a subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies, today announced that employers who join Mercer Marketplace(SM), the market-leading private exchange, will now have an option to offer easy access to individual medical plans both outside of and on the public exchanges for their employees and retirees who do not qualify for sponsored plans.
Marsh & McLennan announces dividend of USD0.25 per share for quarter
M2 - Thu Mar 20, 7:52AM CDT
The board of directors of a professional services firm, Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc (NYSE:MMC) approved a common stock dividend of USD0.25 per share for the quarter, the company reported on Wednesday.
This Week's Growth & Income Stocks: (MMC) (SSS) - Video Blog
Todd Bunton - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Mar 19, 4:56PM CDT
Growth & Income Stock Strategist, Todd Bunton, highlights Marsh & McLennan (MMC) and Sovran Self Storage (SSS) on March 19, 2014.
Marsh & McLennan Companies Declares Quarterly Dividend
Business Wire - Wed Mar 19, 11:00AM CDT
The Board of Directors of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:MMC) today declared a quarterly dividend of $.25 per share on outstanding common stock, payable on May 15, 2014, to shareholders of record on April 10, 2014.
Marsh & McLennan Rises 1.77% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Mar 17, 5:55PM CDT
Marsh & McLennan (NYSE:MMC) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $49.39 to a high of $50.16. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.8%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $49.67 on volume of 2.1 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.