Business Insurance’s announcement of the 2021 Break Out Award winners tops this week’s news. Also of note: Stories related to Aon PLC’s efforts to win approval of its acquisition of rival Willis Towers Watson PLC accounted for four places in the Top 10.
1. Business Insurance names 2021 Break Out Award winners
2. NFP hires two execs from Willis Towers Watson
3. EU asks if Aon rival Gallagher, others are right buyers: Sources
4. Aon's $30 billion Willis deal set to win EU approval: Sources
5. IMA Financial agrees to acquire Bolton
6. Australian commission delays Aon-Willis review
7. Chubb moves past failed Hartford bids; reports higher profit
8. Aon-Willis deal still on course for first-half completion: Haley
9. D&O rate hikes expected to continue: Fitch
10. Chubb, Marsh partner on vaccine cover for lower-income countries
This week has been marked by news of executive changes at brokers and insurers. Also of note: CNA Financial Corp.’s website is back online following a ransomware attack last month.