He raised his sword in two hands and waited for Marsh to draw close.

The legal profession was too crowded for Marsh and his studies lasted only a year before pursuing other business ventures.

A spokesman for Marsh said the five executives would remain at their posts within the company.

An offering statement from a more recent start-up shows a new and lucrative relationship for Marsh.

A spokesman for Marsh said he was not aware of any criminal cases against the three executives ousted yesterday.

The key for Marsh, who shot four-over-par 74 today for a 280 total, was his attitude.

A spokesman for Marsh would not comment on the letters or other aspects of the reported proposal.

A spokeswoman for Marsh said that company officials would not comment for this article.

One has since been dismissed, said a spokesman for Marsh, who would not identify the executive.

At that point the price for Marsh was still at $750 million.