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1/27/2021 | Press Release
Latest Middle Market Indicator Reveals a Market Poised for Recovery

Almost a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, parts of the U.S. economy are doing well while others continue to struggle. The middle market is no different, but signs point toward cautious optimism for the year ahead.

Data from the 4Q 2020 Middle Market Indicator (MMI) released today by the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM) reveals that the year-over-year growth fell to -1.2%, down from the 7.5% positive growth rate reported in 4Q 2019. At the same time, the S&P 500 reports -5.5% revenue growth.

8/27/2020 | ThinkAdvisor
One Weird Type of Employer Grew in Q2: Analysts

If financial professionals are looking for prospects with reasonably stable income, they might consider seeking out employees of companies with about $50 million to $100 million in annual revenue.

Companies at that revenue level may have increased their revenue by 0.7% in the second quarter, as revenue at all businesses with $10 million to $1 billion in annual revenue fell 3.7%, and as revenue at S&P 500 companies fell 14%.

8/27/2020 | Asia Insurance Review
Increase in risk fears among US middle-market firms

The second quarter Middle Market Indicator survey (MMI) conducted by Chubb and the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM) has revealed that the realities that middle market companies are facing due to the pandemic, include decreased economic confidence, revenue and employment growth, and an increased perception of risk-particularly regarding volatility in the business environment.

The survey findings say following an optimistic fourth quarter in 2019, revenue and employment growth declined sharply in the second-quarter survey.

8/25/2020 | PR Newswire
Second-Quarter Middle Market Indicator Reveals Increased Perception of Risk, Dips in Revenue and Employment Growth

Chubb, National Center for the Middle Market survey shows diminished outlook due to prolonged pandemic, provides insights on the business impact and risk implications of COVID-19 on this segment

8/14/2020 | New Jersey Business
It’s Good to be in the Middle

According to The National Center for the Middle Market, the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected this market, but there are signs of improvement. 

The organization’s “COVID-19 and the Middle Market” survey of 1,000 middle market financial decision makers taken between June 1 and June 12, reveals that only 2% of respondents expect revenues to grow over the next 12 months, vs. 4.9% at the end of 4Q 2019. However, the 2% is better than a 1Q 2020 survey in which 78% of respondents said revenue growth will decline over 12 months.  

8/7/2020 | PropertyCasualty360
Emerging risks in the life sciences industry and how to defend against them

Before COVID-19, life science companies anticipated playing an even greater role in strengthening the middle market. Collectively, their projected revenue and employment growth rates for March 2020–April 2021 are far more aggressive than those of other middle-market segments.

With new growth comes new risks. To help life sciences companies better mitigate emerging threats, a new report from Chubb and the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM) identifies the unique challenges in the middle-market life sciences industry. It also offers guidance for executives to find success.