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01 Sept 2026, 17:50 UTC · 1h ago
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Marsh & McLennan launched Cyber Protect across Asia (excluding China) to provide AI-driven monitoring and threat hunting for cyber insurance clients. — Expansion into a high-growth region with AI-integrated services creates new revenue streams and strengthens the competitive position in cyber risk management.
+0.40Mercer's July 2026 survey indicates U.S. employers are budgeting moderate salary increases for 2027, with average merit raises at 3.2%. — Stable, moderate wage growth suggests a lack of extreme inflationary pressure but also a cautious corporate environment.
+0.1070% of organizations are using basic AI for compensation planning, but only 1% have achieved advanced transformation due to data quality and governance issues. — The gap between basic usage and advanced adoption indicates a significant long-term consulting opportunity for firms like Mercer.
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The article highlights positive growth drivers via Mercer's consulting demand and the launch of the Cyber Protect service in Asia.
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