CHART: World's 10 largest insurance brokers 2007

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1

Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc.

Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. has moved out of the defensive position it adopted following the compensation scandals that tainted the company in 2004 and 2005, and is focused on developing products and services that meet the evolving needs of its global client base, its top brokerage...MORE

2

Aon Corp.

Chicago-based Aon Corp. is in building mode, acquiring both talent and specific businesses over the past year to enhance its capabilities, its chief executive officer says.
"We're at the end of the beginning in terms of what stands before Aon in opportunity...MORE

3

Willis Group Holdings Ltd.

Continuing to employ a "slow and steady wins the race" approach, London-based Willis Group Holdings Ltd. spent the last year focused on organic growth and a gradual expansion of its global footprint. While state attorneys general have approved supplemental compensation developed by...MORE

4

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

After steering its way through fallout from the contingent commissions controversy for much of 2005, 2006 "was a back to business year," for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., said J. Patrick Gallagher Jr., the Itasca, Ill.-based brokerage's chairman, president and chief executive officer...MORE

5

Wells Fargo Insurance Services Inc.

Wells Fargo Insurance Services Inc. expanded its capabilities and revenues over the past year, but questions linger over whether its strategy of cross-selling insurance to bank customers will succeed with large, complex commercial accounts.

Brokerage revenues for the world's fifth...MORE

6

Brown & Brown Inc.

Even as market conditions make growth harder to achieve, Brown & Brown Inc. continues its upward trajectory in all the key areas of its business.
The Daytona Beach, Fla.-based company's brokerage revenues increased 11.5% last year, to $864.7 million, vaulting it to the sixth-largest brokerage in the world...MORE

7

Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group P.L.C.

Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group P.L.C. is concentrating on its strengths one year after it sold its U.S. retail operations and abandoned plans to take over a U.K. rival, the brokerage's senior executive says.
Moves to build on those strengths in...MORE

8

BB&T Insurance Services Inc.

BB&T Insurance Services Inc. did not let a softening market disrupt its growth ambitions last year, posting solid double-digit revenue gains due to strong organic growth, new business sales and improved client retention.

Raleigh, N.C.-based BB&T posted...MORE

9

Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Co.

Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Co. is back on track in terms of growth on the acquisition front.
The Glen Allen, Va.-based brokerage, which is known for growth through acquisitions, completed acquisitions worth more than $35 million in annual revenues in 2006, said Chairman...MORE

10

Lockton Cos. L.LC.

Although Lockton Cos. L.L.C. has reported double-digit annual organic growth for 20 straight years, it wasn't until last year's $170 million acquisition of Alexander Forbes International Risk Services that the spotlight really began to shine on the Kansas City, Mo.-based brokerage...MORE

Q&A: Ken Crerar

VIDEO: Ken Crerar, president of the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers, discusses current issues facing brokers and trends that are likely to shape the brokerage landscape of the future.

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