UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

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FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

 

 

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)

September 9, 2005

 

 

 

 

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

 

 

Delaware

1-5998

36-2668272

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

 

1166 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY

10036

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

 

 

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code

(212) 345-5000

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 

 

 

Item 8.01.   Other Events.

 

 

On September 9, 2005, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that Brian M. Storms has been named chairman and chief executive officer of Marsh Inc., its risk and insurance services subsidiary, and that E. Michael Caulfield has been appointed president of Mercer Human Resources Consulting. Both appointments are effective immediately. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

 

Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(a)

Not applicable

 

(b)

Not applicable

 

(c)

Exhibits

 

99.1

Press release issued by Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. on

                               September 9, 2005

 

 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES, INC.

 

By:    /s/ Bart Schwartz                                         

Name: Bart Schwartz

Title:   Vice President & Deputy

              General Counsel

Date:

September 9, 2005

 

 

 

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Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit No.

Description

 

99.1

Press release issued by Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. on September 9, 2005

 

 

 

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