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) October 15, 2004
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Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 1-5998 36-2668272
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
1166 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (212) 345-5000
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(17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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(17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Section 8--Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On October 15, 2004, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. issued a press
release announcing that Marsh Inc., its risk and insurance services subsidiary,
will immediately suspend its practice of market service agreements (MSA) with
insurance carriers. A copy of the press release is attached to this Report
as an exhibit.
Section 9--Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release issued October 15, 2004.
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
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Name: Bart Schwartz
Title: Deputy General Counsel
& Corporate Secretary
Date: October 15, 2004