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‘Bleak’ Data: Insurance Carriers’ Entry Level Hiring Expectations Hit Low Point

Insurance carriers expecting to add staff in 2025 are largely looking for experienced professionals rather than filling entry level roles, according to the latest Insurance Labor Market Study from Jacobson Group and Aon. Like prior installments of the semi-annual collaborative …

Aon’s President Andersen Steps Down; CEO Case Assumes Additional Role of President

Insurance broker Aon plc announced that Eric Andersen has transitioned from his role as president to serve as a senior adviser to Greg Case, CEO of Aon, through June 2026. The role of president now has been assumed by Case, …

Diversification, Risk Modeling Top of Mind for Carriers as Cyber Market Softens

As cyber insurance rates have begun to stabilize, insurance carriers are seeking more diversification to fuel their underwriting and growth strategies, according to panelists at this year’s PLUS Cyber Symposium in New York City. “They’re seeking diversification in the standard …

Aon’s NFP Acquires Lyons Insurance in Delaware

Property/casualty middle-market insurance broker NFP, an Aon company, recently announced its acquisition of Lyons Insurance Agency, Inc., a multiline insurance broker located in Wilmington, Delaware. David Lyons and Tim Lyons, vice presidents of Lyons, will join NFP as senior vice …

Aon Reports Organic Growth of 6% for 4th Quarter and Full-Year 2024

Aon reported net income attributable to shareholders of $716 million during the fourth quarter, a 44% increase from the $498 million reported in Q4 2023. For full-year 2024, net income attributable to shareholders increased to $2.7 billion, or $12.49 per …

Lloyd’s CEO Neal Appointed Aon CEO of Reinsurance, Chairman of Climate Solutions

Insurance broker Aon plc announced the appointment of John Neal as global CEO of Reinsurance and chairman of Climate Solutions, effective following the conclusion of Neal’s notice period at Lloyd’s of London where he has served as CEO since October …

Reinsurance Buyers With Good Portfolio Stories See Better Renewal Outcomes: Brokers

Reinsurance buyers generally found ample capacity during the January renewals as well as increased reinsurer appetite, which led to risk-adjusted rate reductions and improved terms and conditions for clients that could demonstrate differentiated strategies, reinsurance brokers Aon, Gallagher Re and …

Business Moves: Aon, Guy Carpenter, WTW Each Complete Previously Announced M&As

Insurance brokers Aon plc, Guy Carpenter and WTW announced they each have completed previously announced mergers and acquisitions. Aon’s acquisition of Griffiths & Armour, which was first announced in November 2024, officially completed on Jan. 1, 2025. Aon said the …

Aon and EBRD Launch €110M Facility to Provide Cover for War-Related Risks in Ukraine

Insurance broker Aon and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have structured a €110 million (US$115.6 million) facility to provide reinsurance capacity for international reinsurers and Ukrainian insurance companies to cover war-related risks in Ukraine. Under the Ukraine …

People Moves: O’Connell to Lead Aon’s Reinsurance Global Cyber Strategy; Flude New CEO of Lancashire Insurance US; Hippo Names Collins CMO

Aon Names O’Connell as Global Cyber Strategy and Growth Leader Aon plc named Robert O’Connell as global cyber strategy and growth leader, executive managing director, within its Reinsurance Solutions business. O’Connell will be based in New York. Previously, O’Connell served …