EX-12 2 exhibit12.htm STATEMENT RE: COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
(In millions, except ratios)

   Years Ended December 31,
        2006       2005       2004       2003       2002
Earnings                    
Income before income taxes and minority interest    $ 1,219    $ 568    $ 399    $ 2,287  $ 2,095 
Interest expense   

  303 

  332    219    185    160 
Portion of rents representative of the interest factor   176      157      162      150      128 
  $ 1,698    $ 1,057    $ 780    $ 2,622    $ 2,383 
 
Fixed Charges                                           
Interest expense  $ 303  $ 332  $ 219  $ 185  $ 160 
Portion of rents representative of the interest factor     176      157      162      150      128 
  $ 479    $ 489    $ 381    $ 335    $ 288 
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges    3.5    2.2    2.0    7.8    8.3