SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 -------------------- FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 November 3, 2003 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Date of earliest event reported) Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-5998 36-2668272 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 1166 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (212) 345-5000 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Item 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure. On November 3, 2003, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. issued a press release announcing a new management team at its Putnam Investments LLC subsidiary. A copy of the press release is attached to this Report as an exhibit. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) None. (b) None. (c) Exhibits 99.1. Press Release dated November 3, 2003. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. By: /s/ Leon J. Lichter ---------------------------- Name: Leon J. Lichter Title: Vice President & Corporate Secretary Date: November 3, 2003 ---------------- Exhibit Index Exhibit (99.1): Press release dated November 3, 2003.