Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s acquisitiveness, on both a grand scale and a more targeted “tuck-in” basis, has been garnering plenty of attention. Also of note this week: Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s disclosure of its sizeable stake in Aon PLC.
1. Gallagher negotiates biggest M&A deal quickly, virtually
2. Sompo says not obligated to cover in Kobe Bryant crash
3. Lockton hires execs from Aon, AIG
4. OSHA says it is reviewing new CDC mask guidance
5. Gallagher buys Georgia broker
6. Berkshire discloses stake in Aon, sheds nearly all of Wells Fargo
7. Liberty Mutual announces exec changes
8. Pandemic takes heavy toll on women in insurance industry: Survey
9. Berkley forms new operating unit
10. Aon dismissed in dispute over property policy sublimit
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.