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The US government reportedly has around 20 attorneys at work in case it decides to sue to block the deal.

The Commerce Commission has delayed its decision for the third time.

The combination still needs sign-off from US, EC and other international authorities.

The pending disposals come after a major deal to sell a range of P&C assets to Gallagher for $3.6bn.

The second deal within a week to placate European regulators involves 350 staff and five offices.

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The $3.57bn side deal is contingent on the closing of the bigger merger, which itself needs approval from regulators including the European Commission and Department of Justice.

The business looks well placed to succeed if it can keep retention in check and reinvest to build broader capabilities.

The AJG CEO vowed to invest in Willis Re assets while stressing the quality and security of the team.

The merger partners are working towards a third-quarter completion after a side-deal they say addresses EC concerns.

A high proportion of the more than $3.5bn economic losses caused by April severe weather will be insured, the broker said.

Aon and Willis have been in talks with AJ Gallagher over a sale of assets the broking houses must make to gain approval for their pending merger from antitrust regulators.