There’s no surprise about this week’s No. 1 news story — Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s planned $3.57 billion acquisition of various Willis Towers Watson PLC assets, thereby clearing the way for Aon PLC’s purchase of Willis.
1. Aon’s Willis purchase moves closer as Gallagher reaps benefit
2. Aon hires former AIG exec to lead western R&W operations
3. Gallagher adds significant reinsurance assets with Aon-Willis deal
4. Restaurants’ COVID-19 suit against insurer can proceed: Court
5. Allianz snags Chubb environmental exec
6. Colonial Pipeline reportedly paid hackers nearly $5M in ransom
7. Surplus lines insurer downgraded after posting loss
8. Price hikes continue in Q1: Aon
9. Allied World loses D&O suit over ambiguous policy wording
10. Zurich names group chief underwriting officer
News of a CEO shakeup at brokerage AssuredPartners Inc. has attracted plenty of readers this week. Also of note: Hartford Financial Services Corp. again rejected a takeover bid from larger rival Chubb Ltd.