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Marsh Credit Risk Assessment

Marsh Credit Risk Assessment simplifies credit risk with clear scores, portfolio insights, and data-driven tools to optimize exposure and reduce losses.
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By Brian Weitzman , 

Senior Vice President

11/19/2025 · 3 minute read

More informed strategic credit risk decisions 

Businesses with exposure to counterparty risk need ways to identify credits that may be vulnerable to deterioration, helping them to protect themselves from possible financial losses. The Marsh Credit Risk Assessment (MCRA) provides the greater clarity decision-makers need to assess credit risk on their counterparty portfolios. 

Credit risk assessment scale 

Built on a simple scale, the MCRA incorporates various financial and market data into one insightful and usable source. Using various inputs — including credit metrics from external rating agency analytics and qualitative risk factors — the MCRA makes risk assessment simple, scalable, and ready to use in real-world decisions. 

Benefits

Greater clarity in credit risk assessment

Simplifies complex credit information into one clear, easy-to-understand score.

Portfolio intelligence

Provides visibility into concentration risks and migration trends across the portfolio, enabling  identification of areas of heightened exposure.

Ability to optimize credit exposure

Streamlined analysis supports more efficient credit risk management processes, facilitating more effective allocation of resources and credit limits.

Proactive intervention opportunities

Communicate credit risk in clear and credible ways across the organization.

Data-driven decision-making

Dynamic results enable more informed credit decisions that can reduce the likelihood of credit losses and improve financial stability.

Methodology

Credit risk assessment scale

Sample deliverables

Sample portfolio

Marsh Credit Risk Assessment results

Sample portfolio

The MCRA complements Marsh’s broader credit risk consulting offerings that might be more appropriate for organizations seeking deeper insights, bespoke analysis, and strategic recommendations.

Take control of your counterparty credit risk with Marsh’s Credit Risk Assessment. Equip your business with the essential knowledge and tools to safeguard your financial health. Download the PDF today to keep critical credit insights at your fingertips.

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