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NewsEC set to issue statement of objections on Aon-WTW deal: Reports
A report by Reuters that the European Commission is set to warn Aon that its $30bn combination with Willis Towers Watson may negatively impact competition “unless concessions are offered in the coming weeks” relates to the potential issue of a so-called “statement of objections” which is a standard part of ...
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Aon teams up with Praedicat to develop liability cat market
Aon has announced a new collaboration with Praedicat to develop a range of specialist liability reinsurance solutions that address product liability risks including nanomaterials and 5G, in the latest example of the broking giant looking to develop products to meet the evolving needs of clients.
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Guy Carp: Willis Re “talking out of both sides of its mouth” in LatAm hires dispute
Guy Carpenter and several recent hires to its Latin American group have asked a Florida circuit court to dissolve a temporary injunction granted to Willis Re, in a filing that alleges Willis Re’s arguments before the court are contradicted by statements made to regulators assessing the Aon-Willis merger.
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MMC commitment to de-levering and dividend should dispel unrealistic M&A rumour
As the Aon-Willis Towers Watson deal continues to grind through the regulatory approval process, there has been plenty of speculation about how the other member of the big three brokers will respond.
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Aon promotes O’Neill to US marine practice leader
Aon has announced the promotion of Patrick O’Neill to US marine practice leader, assuming the role from Bill Penn who has been appointed chairman of the platform.
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Aon confirms Radford hire as Aspen’s Foley joins to lead BDA Capital Management Unit
Aon has unveiled a double hire in its Reinsurance Solutions arm with Marcus Foley set to lead its Capital Management Unit in Bermuda while it also confirmed the addition of Tim Radford to its London team, in a move first revealed by this publication.
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Aon hires Miller’s Blick to lead London specialty fac reinsurance
Ian Blick has left his role as head of fac at London wholesale broker Miller to lead the London specialty lines fac team at Aon Reinsurance Solutions, The Insurer can reveal.
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North American rate momentum set to temper in H2 2021: Aon
Pricing in North America’s insurance market is close to peaking, with the rampant increases seen in recent years expected to temper in the second half of 2021 despite capacity constraints remaining “a serious concern” in certain segments, according to Aon.
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Aon: New London market capacity expected for financial lines
New London market capacity for financial lines is expected to launch in the coming months, broker Aon has predicted, on the back of significant premium rate increases through 2020.
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Aon takes aim at (re)insurers for “delay-defer-deny” tactics
(Re)insurers are dragging their heels on valid claims or even denying them altogether as they conserve cash flow in response to the loss events which continue to strafe the industry.
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Australian competition body latest to voice Aon-WTW concerns
The Australian Competition Consumer Commission (ACCC) has raised “preliminary competition concerns” over Aon’s planned acquisition of Willis Towers Watson (WTW) as the combination “will significantly lessen” the contest for broking services.
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Aon wins Australian terror pool account from rival GC
Aon has replaced rival Guy Carpenter as the sole intermediary on the industry’s second largest global terrorism pool reinsurance placement, The Insurer can reveal.
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Aon and Chubb partner on digital platform for SMEs in France
Aon and Chubb have partnered to launch a digital platform in France that will help SMEs understand coverage options and buy insurance online.
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Aon hires Securis’ Radford for London Capital Advisory unit
Aon has hired ILS investment origination specialist Tim Radford from Securis Investment Partners, with the new recruit joining the broking giant’s Capital Advisory business, The Insurer can reveal.
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Aon-Willis Re combined 2020 reinsurance revenues top ~$2.5bn
Although Q4 typically only accounts for around 10 percent of reinsurance broker annual revenue, strong organic growth from Aon helped cement its position as the largest standalone firm in the sector, while Willis Re’s 22 percent showing means that the combined businesses would top $2.5bn in 2020 revenues, analysis by ...
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Aon names Stark US renewables head as Woods returns to power team
Aon has promoted Carol Stark to fill its vacant head of US renewables role while former Aon Inpoint executive and Aon Broking Centre London CEO Rob Woods has returned to the company’s power team after two years away.
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EC presses pause on Aon-Willis regulatory probe
The European Commission has suspended the deadline on its Phase II investigation into the Aon-Willis transaction as it seeks further information on the ~$30bn deal that is slated to complete in H1 this year in what is thought to be a commonplace procedural step.
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Average US public D&O price up 36% in Q4: Aon
The average price per million for public D O increased 36.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to the prior year quarter, and by 46.6 percent when two major programmes that didn’t renew in the most recent reporting period are stripped out, according to Aon’s Quarterly D O ...
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WTW shares up 6% after Aon repeats commitment to H1 deal close
Investors reacted positively to Aon management commentary that the Willis Towers Watson deal is on track for an H1 close and reaffirmation of post-merger organic growth targets, with shares in both companies up around 6.5 percent this afternoon in New York.
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WTW to pay departing quartet $2.1mn to remain through close of Aon deal
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has agreed to pay departing senior executives Michael Burwell, Gene Wickes, Carl Hess and Joseph Gunn a combined $2.1mn to stay with the company through to the conclusion of the company’s acquisition by Aon.
