Though the future of health reform is still unknown, most expect exchanges to have a place in selling and buying health insurance.

That's why Mercer has developed a wide range of exchange-type offerings designed to help organizations manage their employee and retiree health plans "in order to reduce costs, manage risk and provide employees with quality, choice and simplicity."

"Mercer is offering a wide variety of exchange solutions aimed at helping employers ensure they are in compliance with the U.S. health care reform law while continuing to provide benefits that are affordable and attractive," says Sharon Cunninghis, U.S. leader of Mercer's health and benefits business. "Mercer's suite of solutions will help employers of all sizes and funding arrangements that wish to offer employees greater choice in the benefits they receive, while providing coverage in a cost-effective way."