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Stay awards risk deferring problems, with staff remaining in place who intend to leave post-payment.

Staff on the scheme will be paid 25% on closing, with the rest paid 12 or 18 months later.

The combination secures support from major proxy advisers two weeks ahead of shareholder votes.

Response also rebuffs complaints over Goldman Sachs conflict disclosures.

The broker believes it will be able to proceed with the deal without having to divest any businesses.

The broking chief says the pandemic buttresses the case for its takeover by Aon.

The broker beats earnings forecasts, and reports increased profit margins within its two insurance businesses.

The broker returns to Willis after a 17-year absence.

Guy Carpenter has made further hires to its facultative division, GC Fac, with the appointments of three senior executives within its property fac segment.

Guy Carpenter has launched a new hybrid solutions division within its facultative operation, GC Fac, and has hired Laurence Upton from Willis Towers Watson to lead the new unit.

Guy Carpenter has confirmed the appointment of Henry Lawrence as head of US facultative business in its UK office.

The broker also confirms the appointment of James Goodwin as head of power and mining.