Marsh & McLennan Companies Names Robert Easton Chief Compliance Officer of its Risk and Insurance Services Segment

New York   |   March 29, 2016

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE: MMC), a global professional services firm offering clients advice and solutions in risk, strategy and people, announced that Robert H. Easton has joined the firm as chief compliance officer of the Company’s Risk and Insurance Services segment.

Mr. Easton reports to Jim McNasby, general counsel for MMC’s Risk and Insurance Services segment, which includes Marsh and Guy Carpenter, and to Carey Roberts, MMC’s Deputy general counsel & chief compliance officer. Mr. Easton is based at Marsh & McLennan’s corporate headquarters in New York.

“Rob’s experience as a highly-respected insurance regulator at the New York State Department of Financial Services and as global chief compliance officer for a Fortune 500 company make him ideally suited for this role,” said Peter Beshar, executive vice president and general counsel. “I am delighted to welcome Rob to Marsh & McLennan.”

Most recently, Mr. Easton was senior vice president and chief compliance officer of McGraw Hill Financial. From 2011 to 2015, he served as executive deputy superintendent at the New York State Department of Financial Services, where, as the state’s highest ranking official dedicated to insurance regulation, he provided oversight to more than 1,700 property and casualty, life, and health insurance companies operating in the state.

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 people. Marsh is a leader in insurance broking and risk management; Guy Carpenter is a leader in providing risk and reinsurance intermediary services; Mercer is a leader in talent, health, retirement and investment consulting; and Oliver Wyman is a leader in management consulting. With annual revenue of $13 billion and approximately 60,000 colleagues worldwide, Marsh & McLennan Companies provides analysis, advice and transactional capabilities to clients in more than 130 countries. The Company is committed to being a responsible corporate citizen and making a positive impact in the communities in which it operates. Visit www.mmc.com for more information and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @MMC_Global.

About Marsh

Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor. With around 40,000 colleagues operating in more than 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data-driven risk solutions and advisory services.  Marsh is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With annual revenue over $17 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses:. Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer  and Oliver Wyman.  For more information, visit mmc.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter or subscribe to BRINK.