Reuters exclusively reported that Aon is set to gain conditional EU antitrust approval for its $30 billion bid for Willis Towers Watson, clearing a key hurdle to becoming the world’s No. 1 insurance broker. Reuters sources said Aon will not have to offer additional concessions on top of a hefty package of assets to be sold off to address competition concerns. The sector’s biggest-ever deal comes as insurers struggle with rising claims and new challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.
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Reuters reveals Aon’s $30 bln Willis deal set to win EU approval; market reacts
29 April 2021, 3:18 pm. 1 minute
Market Impact
Following the Reuters report, Aon’s shares reversed losses and ended 1.9% up while Willis also trimmed losses and was 4% higher at the end of trade.
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Topics of Interest: Business & FinanceDeals
Type: Reuters Best
Sectors: Business & FinanceEquities
Regions: Europe
Win Types: Exclusivity
Story Types: Exclusive / Scoop
Media Types: Text
Customer Impact: Important Regional Story
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