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NEW YORK, February 11, 2014 - Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE: MMC), a global professional services firm offering clients advice and solutions in risk, strategy, and human capital, today issued a statement commending President Obama and his Administration's efforts to develop the Cybersecurity Framework, which will be released by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

The Framework is aimed at reducing cybersecurity risk to critical infrastructure across all sectors and industries. The process of shaping and developing the Cybersecurity Framework has been a model for collaboration between the private sector and the federal government.

Marsh & McLennan Companies supports the Framework as a risk-based tool that it and other companies will find useful in conducting a comprehensive assessment of their readiness to address cybersecurity risk. The Company looks forward to continued, collaborative exploration of the Framework with the Obama Administration as well as with its clients in the quest to improve the nation's cybersecurity posture.

About Marsh & McLennan Companies
MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES (NYSE: MMC) is a global professional services firm offering clients advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy, and human capital. Marsh is a global leader in insurance broking and risk management; Guy Carpenter is a global leader in providing risk and reinsurance intermediary services; Mercer is a global leader in talent, health, retirement, and investment consulting; and Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. Marsh & McLennan Companies' 55,000 colleagues worldwide provide analysis, advice, and transactional capabilities to clients in more than 100 countries. The Company prides itself on Page 2 being a responsible corporate citizen and making a positive impact in the communities in which it operates. Visitwww.mmc.com for more information.

For additional information contact:

Laura Cora
Marsh & McLennan Companies
212 345 5485
laura.cora@mmc.com