沿革
1937年に米国でMarsh & McLennan, Inc.の福利厚生部門として立ち上げられ、1959年にWilliam Manson Mercerにより1945年に創業したカナダの会社、William M. Mercerをグループ会社として取得し同名に社名変更する。1975年にマーサーはMarsh & McLennan Companiesの完全子会社となる。2002年にはMercer Human Resource Consultingに社名を変更。2007年に現在の社名であるマーサーにとなる。
マーサーは慎重な採用と最良の会社を吸収しながら、その規模とサービスを急激に拡大してまいりました。現在のマーサーが形成されるに至った沿革の詳細については下記をご覧下さい。
- 2014Mercer acquires Transition Assist
In March 2014, Mercer reached a definitive agreement to purchase Transition Assist, a retiree exchange specializing in helping retirees in employer-sponsored plans select Medicare supplemental health care insurance. The retiree exchange offers solutions through a licensed call center and professionally-trained benefits counselors. Transition Assist will become part of the full suite of solutions offered by Mercer Marketplace.
- 2013GRS In South Africa Acquired
Mercer announced in September 2013 that it had acquired Global Remuneration Solutions (Pty) Ltd. (GRS), a leading compensation and benefits survey data and rewards information provider headquartered in South Africa. GRS conducts compensation and benefits surveys in 36 countries across sub-Saharan Africa and provides a wide range of rewards and mobility products and consulting to many local and international organizations operating in Africa.
- Mercer Acquires Pension Wind-Up Business
Mercer announced in August 2013 a definitive agreement to acquire the pension wind-up business of PwC in Canada. Upon the closing of the transaction, the team of PwC professionals joined Mercer’s own specialists in the pension wind-up business.
- Canadian surveys, consulting services join Mercer
Mercer announced in February 2013 that it had acquired the salary survey database, client relationships and consulting services of Hall Consulting Limited (HCL), a leading provider of expertise and information services for the mining sector in North America. HCL’s CoopersMining Industry Salary Surveys have been the hallmark of salary survey initiatives dedicated to mining industry for many years.
- 2012Mercer Joins Forces With Washington Medicaid Firm
Mercer announced acquired Alicia Smith & Associates, a nationally-known Medicaid policy consulting firm based in Washington, DC, in January 2012. The transaction strengthened Mercer’s government human services consulting capabilities. In a period of cost and compliance challenges related to Medicaid, state governments are under pressure and seek the advice and expertise that Mercer and the firm of Alicia Smith will bring to the situation.
- 2011Mercer Buys Mahoney & Associates Practices
Mercer announced in July 2011 that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ft. Lauderdale- based Mahoney & Associates’ health and welfare and defined contribution advisory practices. The transaction made Mercer the largest health and benefits broker in the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Florida brokerage market, the ninth largest market in the US.
- 2010IPA Acquired By Mercer
Mercer announced in July 2010 that it had acquired Innovative Process Administration, LLC (IPA), a privately owned, health and benefits administration technology provider. This acquisition played a key role in Mercer’s ongoing commitment to become the benefits administration provider of choice for health and benefit plans of all sizes and market segments.
- ORC Worldwide Becomes Part Of Mercer
Mercer announced in June 2010 that it had agreed to acquire ORC Worldwide, to become an unparalleled provider of global human resource intelligence and further strengthen related international consulting, conference and educational services. ORC’s strong market position and reputation in the United States, particularly in the area of international assignment expertise, complements Mercer’s worldwide research capabilities and extensive global network of offices.
- 2008Mercer And Tesi Merge
In October 2008, Mercer's operations in Italy merged with Tesi, one of Italy’s premier human capital consulting firms. The combined business, known as Mercer Tesi, significantly added to our presence in Milan and Rome and enhanced our capabilities in advising domestic and international companies on human capital issues.
- 2007New Brand For Mercer
In September 2007, Mercer launched a new global brand initiative reflecting expanded business and simplified its name to “Mercer”. The company's new branding builds on its leadership in the HR consulting space while expanding the focus on its outsourcing and investments businesses.
- Mercer acquires Höfer Vorsorge-Management
In December 2007, Mercer acquired Höfer Vorsorge-Management, one of Germany’s leading actuarial and retirement consulting firms. The acquisition gave Mercer the top market position in Germany, extending its employee base and adding offices in Berlin, Karlsruhe, Leipzig, Mülheim and Wiesbaden.
- 2005New Zealand business acquired
Mercer announced in August 2005 an agreement to acquire the shares of Watson Wyatt New Zealand Limited. The transaction consolidated Mercer's position as a leading consultancy for such services in New Zealand.
- Australian HR, Investment Firm Joins Mercer
Mercer announced in March 2005 that it would acquire the Australian operations of Mellon Human Resources & Investor Solutions and its subsidiaries. In Australia the Mellon Human Resources & Investor Solutions business employed approximately 250 people and provides clients with superannuation administration, retirement consulting, communication, insurance brokering, outsourced trustee and legal services.