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NewsAon appoints UK chief broking officer for commercial risk from WTW
Broker and professional services firm Aon has appointed former Willis Towers Watson (WTW) staffer Angela James in the newly created role of chief broking officer for commercial risk in the UK, effective from June 2022.
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Aon launches Saudi reinsurance arm
Aon has established a new reinsurance broking division in Saudi Arabia after securing a licence from the country’s central bank.
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Aon Appoints Jillian Slyfield as Chief Innovation Officer
Aon today announced the appointment of Jillian Slyfield as the firm’s Chief Innovation Officer, effective Dec. 1, 2021. Slyfield, who is based in San Francisco, will report to Aon CEO Greg Case and join the Aon Executive Committee, which is responsible for executing on the firm’s Aon United Blueprint.
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COVID continues to fuel political unrest - Aon
Extremists and activists from across the spectrum are evolving their narratives, finds 2021 Risk Map
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Aon: Nat cat losses reach $93 billion in 1H
Fatalities due to temperature extremes were the deadliest type of disaster during the first six months of 2021
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Aon confirms EMEA leadership appointments
Aon confirms three senior leadership appointments in EMEA.
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Aon and Willis Towers Watson Issue Statement on U.S. Department of Justice Action
“We disagree with the U.S. Department of Justice’s action, which reflects a lack of understanding of our business, the clients we serve and the marketplaces in which we operate.”
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U.S. sues to stop Aon’s purchase of Willis Towers Watson
The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit on Wednesday aimed at stopping insurance broker Aon’s (AON.N) $30 billion acquisition of Willis Towers Watson because it would reduce competition and could lead to higher prices.
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Aon brand replaces Anviti in India
Aon today announced that it will operate its insurance and reinsurance broking business under the Aon brand name in India effective immediately.
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Aon using IoT to cover Covid-19 vaccine supply chain is ‘game changer’ says GlobalData
Aon’s specialized cargo insurance product uses the Internet of Things (IoT) to provide supply chain cover for globally transporting the Covid-19 vaccine is a “game changer” for this line, according to GlobalData.
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Buffett’s Berkshire buys Aon, slashes Chevron and Wells Fargo
(Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway Inc said on Monday it has taken a $943 million stake in insurance brokerage Aon Plc and sold large portions of its investments in Chevron Corp and Wells Fargo Co.
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Aon to sell retirement and investment business in Germany to resolve EU Commission Qs
Aon today announced the firm has signed a definitive agreement to sell its pensions consulting, pension insurance broking, pensions administration and investment consulting business in Germany to Lane Clark Peacock LLP (LCP).
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Aon and Willis Towers Watson (WTW) Step Toward the Close of Proposed Combination with Agreement to Sell Set of WTW Assets to Gallagher
Aon and WTW today announced they have signed a definitive agreement to sell Willis Re and a set of Willis Towers Watson corporate risk and broking and health and benefits services to Arthur J. Gallagher Co. (Gallagher). These businesses will be divested for a total consideration of $3.57 ...
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Reuters: EXCLUSIVE - Aon's $30 bln Willis deal set to win EU approval - sources
Insurance broker Aon is set to gain conditional EU antitrust approval for its $30 billion bid for Willis Towers Watson without having to offer more concessions, people familiar with the matter said.
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Ransomware costs to reach $20 billion in 2021
Only 40% of organisations report having adequate remote work strategies to manage the risks associated with WFH, finds Aon cyber report
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Report quantifies reputational impact of ‘grey swans’
In over 10% of crises in recent years - including COVID-19, 9/11 and the GFC - more than 50% of shareholder value was destroyed
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Aon launches innovative industry collaboration to protect global COVID-19 vaccine shipments
Aon has introduced a new solution, through broad industry collaboration, that will provide supply chain protection for global COVID-19 vaccine shipments.
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Aon offers concessions seeking EU nod on $30 billion Willis bid
Aon has offered concessions to gain EU antitrust approval for its $30 billion bid for rival Willis Towers Watson, a European Commission filing showed on Monday.
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Briefing: Risk registers need a revamp to be ready for a working world post-Covid-19
Insurance needs to play a bigger role in responding to risk flexibly moving forward
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Briefing: What do Aon, Gallagher and Marsh really pay for acquisitions?
Marsh, Aon, Willis appear to pay high multiples for their acquistions targets in the UK. But what is really going on?
