MMC Issues Statement in Response to Federal Cou...

Marsh & McLennan
                  

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC) today issued the following statement in
response to a U.S. District Court's decision to dismiss charges against Marsh
and other industry participants:

'We are very pleased that the federal court has dismissed, with prejudice, all
of the federal antitrust and RICO claims asserted against Marsh and other
industry participants. This decision represents a major step forward for Marsh.'

MMC (Marsh & McLennan Companies) is a global professional services firm
providing advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy and human capital.
It is the parent company of a number of the world's leading risk experts and
specialty consultants, including Marsh, the insurance broker and risk advisor;
Guy Carpenter, the risk and reinsurance specialist; Kroll, the risk consulting
firm; Mercer, the provider of HR and related financial advice and services; and
Oliver Wyman, the management consultancy. With more than 54,000 employees
worldwide and annual revenue of approximately $11 billion, MMC provides
analysis, advice, and transactional capabilities to clients in more than 100
countries. Its stock (ticker symbol: MMC) is listed on the New York, Chicago,
and London stock exchanges. MMC's website address is www.mmc.com.

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Media:
MMC
Christine Walton, 212-345-0675
[e-mail]
or
Marsh
Mike Kachel, 212-345-6877
[e-mail]
or
Investors:
MMC
Mike Bischoff, 212-345-5470
[e-mail]
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