MMC Names Erick Gustafson Director of Government Relations

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC) today announced that it has appointed Erick Gustafson as Director of Government Relations.

Mr. Gustafson’s appointment is effective September 29, 2008. He will report directly to Peter J. Beshar, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, and will be based in Washington, D.C.

"We are delighted to bring a talented individual like Erick to MMC,” said MMC President and CEO Brian Duperreault. "As the company’s first Director of Government Relations, Erick will lead the development and implementation of MMC’s government relations agenda. He will work closely with the company's senior management on a broad range of legislative, regulatory and public policy issues. One of Erick’s major priorities will be to develop strong relationships for MMC with key members of Congress, government agencies and state regulators. ”

Mr. Gustafson said, "This is an exceptional opportunity to introduce MMC’s roster of risk management and consulting capabilities to policymakers in Washington and across the country. The business environment in which MMC companies operate is a constantly evolving one; having a dialogue with those who shape legislative agendas is important to the company’s future growth. I am honored to have the opportunity to join MMC.”

Mr. Gustafson was most recently Senior Vice President of Legislative and Political Affairs at Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), which he joined in 2003. In that capacity, he provided focus and direction to MBA's advocacy agenda on Capitol Hill and at the White House and state levels. In addition, he also directed MBA's political strategy through MORPAC (Mortgage Bankers Association Political Action Committee) and the Mortgage Action Alliance.

Prior to MBA, Mr. Gustafson held positions at the think tank Citizens for a Sound Economy and worked on Capitol Hill for two members of Congress.

MMC 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; Mercer, the provider of HR and related financial advice and services; Oliver Wyman, the management consultancy; and Kroll, the risk consulting firm. With more than 55,000 employees worldwide and annual revenue exceeding $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.