Marsh reviews

3.9

76% would recommend to a friend

(3,654 total reviews)
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John Doyle

88% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Marsh has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,654 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Marsh employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Seguros industry (3.6 stars).

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4K reviews
3.0
Feb 2, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Excellent ability to learn insurance industry. Global company, with international resources and a interesting history. Work never too stressful. Easy to achieve work-life balance.

Cons

Awful internal politics. Crappy and confused senior management. Skewed employee incentives. Inability to promote and retain talent. Petty people.

1.0
Apr 14, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

NONE other than a small paycheck!

Cons

Working at MMC was hands-down the worst professional experience of my life. From day one, it was clear this company thrives on dysfunction and toxicity. Here’s why I’d warn anyone to steer clear: The micromanagement is suffocating. Managers hover over every task, demanding constant updates and questioning every decision, no matter how small. I once spent an entire day justifying why I used bullet points instead of numbers in a report—time that could’ve been spent actually working. There’s zero trust in employees, and it kills any sense of autonomy or creativity. It’s like they want robots, not people. The favoritism is blatant and demoralizing. Opportunities for growth—like promotions or high-profile projects—are consistently handed to a select group, leaving others feeling invisible. I saw talented colleagues passed over repeatedly, despite stellar performance, because they didn’t fit the “preferred” mold. It breeds resentment and kills motivation. Salary? Laughably uncompetitive. They pay well below industry standards, and don’t expect raises or bonuses unless you’re in the inner circle. I crunched the numbers and realized I was earning less than entry-level roles at competitors, even with years of experience. Benefits are bare-bones—high-deductible health plans and a measly 10 days of PTO that they guilt-trip you for using. The culture is a nightmare. Gossip festers because leadership pits teams against each other. There’s no collaboration, only competition. The office itself is dreary—think flickering fluorescent lights, outdated equipment, and a break room with a coffee machine that’s been broken for months. Turnover is sky-high; half my team quit within six months, and HR didn’t bat an eye. They just churn through people like it’s a game.

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Thank you for sharing your feedback about management. We take these concerns seriously and understand the importance of effective leadership. We are committed to creating a positive work environment and providing our colleagues with the support they need. We encourage you to reach out to HR or your supervisor to discuss your specific concerns further so that we can work towards improving the situation.
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