Marsh & McLennan Companies Rated among "Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality"

10 Feb 2011 16:00

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE: MMC) today announced that it has received a 100 percent rating in the Corporate Equality Index (CEI), an annual survey administered by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation. Top-rated businesses are designated by the HRC as "Best Places to Work." This is the third year the Company has achieved this distinction.

The Corporate Equality Index is the primary method for businesses to benchmark and evaluate their policies, practices and diversity efforts relating to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees and consumers. The index evaluates non-discrimination policies, benefits, diversity training and other internal resources for LGBT workers, as well as external support for the LGBT community.

Kathryn Komsa, Chief Diversity Officer at Marsh & McLennan Companies said: "The HRC adjusts the expectations of its Corporate Equality Index upward each year and Marsh & McLennan Companies continues to work toward ensuring that our culture reflects the inclusive standards they have set."

Marsh & McLennan Companies 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; and Oliver Wyman, the management consultancy. With over 50,000 employees worldwide and annual revenue of approximately $10 billion, Marsh & McLennan Companies 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. Marsh & McLennan Companies' website address is www.mmc.com.

Media:Marsh & McLennan CompaniesLaura Cora, 212-345-2731laura.cora@mmc.comorInvestor:Marsh & McLennan CompaniesMike Bischoff, 212-345-5470jmichael.bischoff@mmc.com

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