Form 8-K 09-04-12


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 4, 2012


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


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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

(c)  On September 4, 2012, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. announced the appointment of J. Michael Bischoff as Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer), effective immediately. Mr. Bischoff will report directly to the Company's President and CEO, Brian Duperreault.
Mr. Bischoff, 64, had been serving as interim Chief Financial Officer since March 2012. Prior to that, Mr. Bischoff was responsible for leading and directing the Company's Corporate Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Treasury and Investor Relations functions. Since joining the Company in 1982, Mr. Bischoff has held a number of senior financial management positions.
The Company's related press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.


Item 9.01        Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(d)        Exhibits
 
99.1      Press release issued by Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. on September 4, 2012.





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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/ Luciana Fato
 
Name:
Luciana Fato
 
Title:
Deputy General Counsel &
 
 
Corporate Secretary



Date:    September 4, 2012



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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
 
Exhibit No.           Exhibit
 
99.1
Press release issued by Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. on September 4, 2012.
  


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