Marsh named Best Asia-Pacific and Best European Broker in global industry awards

Singapore, 28 August 2008- Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has been named ‘Best Asia-Pacific Broker’ and ‘Best European Broker’ in Reactions magazine's Global Awards 2008.

The awards were the result of an extensive poll conducted by Reactions of its readership. Over a period of months, the magazine collected responses through an online poll and telephone interviews to come through with the results.

Alex Moczarski, President of Marsh International said: “These awards are testimony to Marsh’s outstanding capabilities around the world and recognition of the value we bring to our clients. Marsh International covers all of Marsh’s operations outside North America as well as the work of our global specialty practices. That its two most significant regions have been honoured in this way is particularly gratifying. We thank the readers of Reactions for recognising our efforts with these awards.”

Alan Cheah, CEO of Marsh in Asia, said: “Marsh’s commitment to the development of the insurance industry, particularly in emerging markets, as well as education about risk management and boosting professional standards are all reasons that we have been able to stay out in front in this dynamic market.”

David Bidmead, CEO of Marsh Pacific, said: “This award reflects Marsh’s strong progress as a company in Australia and New Zealand. It highlights both a solid financial performance and also our development of new products and offerings that bring Marsh’s thought leadership in the industry to the benefit of clients.”

David Batchelor, Marsh’s CEO in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, said: “This prestigious accolade is testimony to the skills and abilities that underpin the Marsh brand in Europe, the unrivalled depth and breadth of the company’s  expertise and the hard work and commitment of all Marsh colleagues. By working collaboratively across the region, we are able to give clients world-beating support. I salute all Marsh colleagues on this success.”

Reactions is a leading business intelligence service that provides detailed financial and global coverage of the insurance and reinsurance industries.

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About Marsh
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor, has 26,000 employees and provides advice and transactional capabilities to clients in over 100 countries. Marsh is a unit of Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC), a global professional services firm with more than 55,000 employees and exceeding $11 billion of annual revenues. MMC also is the parent company of 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. MMC’s stock (ticker symbol: MMC) is listed on the New York, Chicago and London stock exchanges. MMC’s Web Site is www.mmc.com.  Marsh’s Web site is www.marsh.com.