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The companies disclosed that Aon will pay Willis the $1bn break fee.
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We examine what could happen to the reinsurance broking unit should the Aon-Willis merger fall through. -
Lord Sedwill also served as head of the UK civil service and national security adviser.
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The London-listed carrier reported growth and positive rate movement in all seven of its business segments.
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Any transaction would be predicated on a major reorganisation of the acquisition target, slowing deal progress.
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22 July 2021
Some observers questioned whether Hiscox would have benefitted from the bigger shake-up of an external hire.
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Underwriters warned of a need to sustain profits and the risk of losses as plants are reactivated.
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Huge disputes over aggregation of claims and ongoing coverage disputes point to uncertain overall exposures.
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Analysts believe 2021 will be a “transition year” for Hiscox, Beazley and Lancashire.
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Over the past decade, the high degree of fragmentation within the UK retail broking market has attracted private equity investors intent on consolidating intermediaries to create additional value.
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