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The Motley Fool April 26, 2004 Selena Maranjian	Spitzer Eyes Insurance Unethical or illegal conflicts of interest amongst major insurance brokers and providers could be costing consumers.
BusinessWeek September 2, 2010	Hard Choices: Joe Plumeri The chairman and CEO of insurance brokerage giant Willis Group on shunning contingent commissions and forgoing millions
The Motley Fool October 15, 2004 Bill Mann	No Better Than Two-Bit Hustlers Marsh & McLennan's expertise apparently included convincing clients to overpay for insurance.
The Motley Fool September 18, 2006 Ryan Fuhrmann	Marsh & Mac Drops the Ax Marsh & McLennan tries to cut its way to an operational recovery. Investors are becoming increasingly complacent about Marsh's flagging stock price and operations that appear to be just spinning their wheels.
The Motley Fool May 9, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Marsh & McLennan's Glacial Pace Things are improving for the insurance broker and financial consulting firm -- slowly. Until Marsh & McLennan proves able to put past improprieties behind it once and for all, the stock will likely continue to tread water.
The Motley Fool October 18, 2004 Bill Mann	Marsh's 2nd Annual Massive Fraud? Marsh & McLennan has been cut in half in the last three days following allegations that it had rigged bids to convince its customers to overpay for insurance policies that it brokered on their behalf.
The Motley Fool October 27, 2004 Bill Mann	When in Doubt, Decapitate Eliot Spitzer announced that the State of New York would not pursue criminal charges against disgraced insurance broker Marsh & McLennan after it promised reforms and accepted the resignation of its CEO, replacing him with a former Manhattan prosecutor.
The Motley Fool November 1, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Marsh & McLennan Still Regrouping The success of this turnaround will rest with the insurance and services company's ability to stay relevant to clients. The stock is at least worth a value investor's due diligence time.
The Motley Fool May 23, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Marsh & McLennan Still Stuck in Muck Recovery will be lengthy for this embattled and scandalized insurance broker. Investors who believe that the company can navigate its remaining settlements, push through higher commissions, retain key employees, and fix the ailing Putnam business should be well-rewarded over time.
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CFO September 1, 2005 Russ Banham	Seeing No Evil The contingent-commission scandal has called into question long-standing insurance practices. But corporate risk managers share the blame.
The Motley Fool October 20, 2004 Rogene Calvet	Is Marsh Ringing the Value Bell? Does a troubled global insurer offer a buying opportunity?
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BusinessWeek September 27, 2004 Mara Der Hovanesian	British Reserve? Forget That Joe Plumeri, retired CEO of Primerica Financial Services, now aims to make the Britsh firm Willis Group Holdings the globe's top insurance broker. And he's doing it with a strong dose of American get-up-and-go.
Managed Care July 2004 John Carroll	Going for Brokers: Spitzer Rides Again The noted and newsworthy attorney general of New York is taking aim at some of the biggest middlemen in the insurance business.
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Managed Care December 2004 Ed Silverman	Spitzer Just Getting Started on Health Care Initial reports of alleged rigged insurance bids focused on major brokers and insurers of commercial lines. But then news quickly surfaced that the New York attorney general was also going to look at the health insurance industry.
BusinessWeek May 31, 2004 Diane Brady	Marsh Mac's Integrity Injection The beleaguered financial-services giant places a bet on premier risk consultancy Kroll Inc.
The Motley Fool July 19, 2004 Selena Maranjian	Brokers Offer Second Opinions Brokerages go from conflicts of interest to conflicts of recommendations. Many brokerages will now begin sending you second opinions on various investment opportunities along with their own recommendations.
The Motley Fool August 7, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	A Mixed Quarter at Marsh Marsh Mac's current sluggish growth may soon speed up. The financial-services firm doesn't expect improved profitability until at least the end of this year, but the sale last week of the struggling Putnam Investments division is a good step in that direction.
BusinessWeek November 1, 2004 Marcia Vickers	The Secret World of Marsh Mac CEO Jeff Greenberg presides over the arrogant and tight-lipped culture of Marsh & McLennan, where conflicts of interest abound. There's more trouble coming from Eliot Spitzer for the world's largest insurance broker.
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The Motley Fool November 2, 2006 Ryan Fuhrmann	Is the Damage Control Ending for Marsh Mac? Marsh & McLennan's third-quarter 2006 results may suggest a renewed focus on growing its businesses again. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool August 2, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Bogged Down at Marsh There are plenty of things for investors to worry about with Marsh & McLennan. Further regulatory sanctions could come, mutual funds arm Putnam is still deteriorating, and the company has had to battle to keep employees on board.
The Motley Fool September 1, 2006 Philip Durell	Dividend Basics Understanding how and why dividends are paid out by companies is an essential part of being a great investor. Not only do they give you extra purchasing power, they can also reveal a great deal about a company's financial health and its attitude toward shareholders.
Registered Rep. October 1, 2002 Jonathan P. Arfa	First, Hire the Lawyers With heavy investor losses, customer claims filed with the NYSE and the NASD are expected to hit an all-time high in 2002. What should a broker do if they are the target of a complaint?
The Motley Fool December 3, 2004 Philip Durell	Hunting for Value: Part 2 This value investor looks for Fallen Angels, Bankruptcy Survivors and the elusive Stealth Stocks.
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The Motley Fool October 24, 2005 Mike Cianciolo	E*Trade Trades Up The online broker is growing in size and performance. Here's an appealing option for those who want to invest through an online broker and to invest in an online broker, as well.
Registered Rep. June 3, 2003 Will Leitch	Brokerage Chiefs in Spitzer's Sights When New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer announced the $1.4 billion settlement of the securities conflict of interest case in April, his office warned that it was "the beginning, not the end." Wirehouses are finding out, in a big way, that he wasn't kidding.
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BusinessWeek January 17, 2005 Robert Barker	The Monday Morning Quarterback Report A look back at columns at least one year old to find those that time and events proved wrong.
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