CEO Sells Over 16,000 Shares of Marsh & McLennan Stock
John Q. Doyle, CEO of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH), sold 16,656 shares on September 2, 2026, through a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The transaction totaled $3.1 million at an average price of $188.51 per share. After the sale, Doyle retained approximately 117,000 shares with a market value of around $21.94 million as of September 2 close. The stock closed at $187.84 on that day and had recorded a -9% return over the past year. The options sold were originally granted in February 2017, fully vesting by early 2021. Marsh & McLennan remains a major player in risk management and insurance brokerage with a market cap of $90.4 billion. The article notes that insider sales can occur for various reasons such as tax obligations or prearranged plans rather than negative sentiment about the company's prospects. Investors are advised to focus on fundamentals when assessing stock performance.
