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NEW YORK, January 17, 2008 — The Board of Directors of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC) announced that it has increased the company's dividend to $.20 per share on outstanding common stock, up from $0.19 per share. The dividend is payable on February 15, 2008 to shareholders of record on January 28, 2008.

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; 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 55,000 employees worldwide and annual revenue of $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.