The BI Top 10

Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc.’s announcement of its pending acquisition of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group PLC dominated this week’s list of most popular stories, along with Hurricane Florence. But other news made the cut, including a new construction head at Zurich North America and a captive option for the middle market.

1. Growth potential spurred Marsh & McLennan purchase of JLT

2. JLT acquisition will help Marsh & McLennan expand globally: Analysts

3. Zurich North America names head of construction

4. Brokerage offers captive option for middle market

5. Threat of silent cyber grows significantly: Willis Re

6. Hurricane Florence losses unlikely to trouble insurers: Analysis

7. Tennessee Supreme Court rules against injured worker on opioid dose

8. Hurricane raises questions about rebuilding along North Carolina coast

9. Contractors slapped with safety citations after fatal bridge collapse

10. Florence insured losses could reach $5 billion: Willis Towers Watson

 

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