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At Marsh McLennan Agency, we are dedicated to being the leading business partner for Life Sciences companies throughout their journey, from discovery and development to commercialization. With a comprehensive range of offerings in business insurance, employee health and benefits, retirement services, and private client services, we provide the support and expertise needed to navigate the complex life sciences industry. Our team is committed to helping life sciences companies seize opportunities in risk management.
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We actively engage with industry associations and organizations where life sciences companies gather, ensuring that we stay connected to the pulse of the industry and are at the forefront of emerging trends and opportunities.
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The chemical and life science sector is increasingly challenged by environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations, as companies are scrutinized and valued on the sustainability of their operations, amid more stringent regulatory requirements.
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Life sciences and technology companies are increasingly aligning to pursue advances in life science technology that enhance the quality, speed, and sophistication of patient care.
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For Life Sciences companies, navigating the changing clinical, regulatory, and business landscape is challenging. Directors and Officers (D&O) risk remains one of the most pressing areas of concern for these organizations.
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"Our government contracting practice is more than just your vendor partner, we’re an extension of your team. With deep industry connections, market leverage, and risk and insurance experience at all stages of the contracting lifecycle, we help our clients grow and thrive in a competitive and complex regulatory environment."
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Propel your business to new heights with Marsh McLennan Agency’s Government Contracting Practice
Whether you’re a recently awarded 8(a) firm, an established graduate navigating full and open contracts, or a publicly traded company, we offer tailored solutions to address the unique and complex challenges that government contractors (federal, state & local) face at every stage. Marsh McLennan Agency’s (MMA) Government Contracting Practice has decades of experience delivering risk management, insurance, and employee benefits solutions specifically tailored to the needs of government contractors. Our team of specialists work in partnership with organizations like you to provide the due diligence you need from growth through acquisition.
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Helping Government Contractors Mitigate Risks and Navigate Pitfalls
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Government contracts are fraught with pitfalls and challenges that can have a severe impact on your organization. Marsh McLennan Agency specialists understand the complexities of government contracts and have the global expertise and resources to help you navigate key challenges including:
Cost containment
Contract reviews
Compliance support and oversight
Tailoring best-in-class employee benefits
Health & welfare fringe benefits
Navigating essential international coverages
Establishing the right wrap rate is a delicate balance between competitively winning the contract and ensuring that you’re profitable. Our team examines insurance policies to ensure the accuracy and intricacy necessary to maintain low wrap rates. This, in turn, empowers our clients to potentially secure more business opportunities.
The MMA team can also help you review existing contracts and new business proposals to secure proper insurance coverage, negotiate favorable contract terms with carriers and the government, and manage your total cost of risk throughout the contract, including lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) contracts.
Understanding the nuances of government contract language is essential to having the right coverage and contract terms in place. One false move can have a severe impact on current and future contracts. Our Government Contracting Practice has a deep understanding of general regulatory requirements such as ACA and ERISA as well as government-specific regulations such as FAR and DFAR. This expertise enables us to help your organization strategically mitigate risks and meet compliance obligations.
Marsh McLennan Agency customizes employee benefits for diverse government contracting workforces, including remote workers, veterans, overseas staffing, and corporate staff.
Companies working on federal contracts subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA) and Davis-Bacon Act must comply with a unique set of regulations related to the payment of mandatory hourly fringe benefits. Our team at MMA will manage the complexity of the regulations while delivering a package of benefits to your company’s workforce.
Partnering with MMA means you have the advantage of working with a government contracting partner with offices and industry specialists around the globe. Whether you need assistance with placing employees overseas or hiring third-country nationals, our in-house team is ready to help you address international exposures, meet duty of care standards, and effectively manage your Defense Base Act (DBA) program.
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We actively engage with industry associations and organizations where government agencies gather, ensuring that we stay connected to the pulse of the industry and are at the forefront of emerging trends and opportunities.
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We actively engage with industry associations and organizations where life science companies gather, ensuring that we stay connected to the pulse of the industry and are at the forefront of emerging trends and opportunities.
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Government contractors are currently facing both challenges and new opportunities under the new administration. Following the signing of Executive Order 14169, all USAID contractors have received a stop-work order. Click here to gain further insights into this order and discover key strategies to mitigate risks if your company has been affected.
Newly Increased Health and Welfare Rates on SCA Government Contracts
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