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Aon plc (NYSE:AON) released its 2025 Global Pay Transparency Study, revealing that only 19% of organizations globally feel prepared for pay transparency requirements. The study, covering 1,400+ organizations across 40+ countries, shows significant regional readiness gaps, with APAC (48%), LATAM (40%), and EMEA (26%) reporting high unpreparedness levels.

Key findings show that 60% of companies apply transparency requirements selectively by geography, while only 26% have conducted recent pay equity analyses. Additionally, only 7% of organizations believe their employees fully understand pay policies, and just 9% are confident in their managers' ability to discuss compensation effectively.

Aon plc (NYSE: AON) and The Jacobson Group have announced the opening of their Q3 2025 Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Market Study, running through July 27. The study, established in 2009, serves as a key indicator of insurance industry staffing trends.

Industry leaders note that while the insurance labor market remains relatively stable, it continues to evolve. The sector is experiencing normalized employee turnover rates and improved profitability, allowing carriers to focus on strategic positions in analytics, artificial intelligence, and business process automation.

Survey participants will receive detailed results at no cost, and findings will be presented in a complimentary webinar on August 7, 2025, at 1 p.m. CDT.

Aon (NYSE:AON) has released its Global Transaction Solutions Claims Study, revealing record-breaking M&A insurance claims payouts in 2024. North American clients recovered $300M in paid claims with a median payment of $5.5M. EMEA claims notifications increased by 26%, with 2024 payments representing over 35% of all historical paid claims in the region.

The study highlights key claims triggers across regions, with financial statements, tax, material contracts, and legal compliance being the primary drivers. In North America, compliance with laws (20%), tax (17%), and material contracts (13%) led claims. APAC showed increasing variety in claims categories, with India-based risks accounting for 30% of all Asia claims in 2024.

Globally, Aon has handled over 1,600 R&W and W&I claims, securing more than $1.75B in payments for clients.

Aon (NYSE: AON) has launched Aon Broker Copilot, a groundbreaking AI-powered platform designed to revolutionize commercial insurance placement. The proprietary, patent-pending platform leverages artificial intelligence, large-language models, and predictive analytics to streamline complex workflows and enhance placement strategy. The platform captures and structures data from all submissions, providing real-time intelligence on pricing, carrier appetite, and market sentiment. Initially launching with U.S. National Property and London Global Broking Centre Property teams, Aon plans to expand the platform across additional business lines throughout 2025-2026. This initiative is part of Aon's $1 billion commitment in 2024 to enhance decision-making capabilities and represents one of the most ambitious digital transformations in the broker industry.

A comprehensive report by Aon and the National Institute on Retirement Security reveals how U.S. public pension plans have successfully adapted their investment strategies over time. The analysis shows that from 2001 to 2023, pension plans reallocated approximately 20% of their assets from traditional public equity and fixed income to alternative investments including private equity, real estate, and hedge funds. This diversification strategy has proven effective, with pension plans outperforming traditional 60/40 or 70/30 stock/bond portfolios post-2008 Global Financial Crisis, while exhibiting lower volatility. The study highlights how plans evolved from primarily investing in municipal bonds in the 1920s-1930s to adopting more diverse portfolios, particularly during the ultra-low interest rate environment following the financial crisis. The research demonstrates that this strategic diversification has enabled pension funds to consistently meet their investment return expectations and deliver reliable benefits despite changing market conditions.

Aon's 2025 Cyber Risk Report reveals that cyber events causing reputational damage can lead to a significant 27% average decline in shareholder value. The study analyzed 1,414 cyber events, with 56 evolving into reputation risk events. This represents a substantial increase from 2023's findings of 9% shareholder value decline. Malware and Ransomware attacks were identified as the most damaging, accounting for 60% of reputation risk events while comprising only 45% of total cyber incidents. The report identified five key drivers for value recovery: preparedness, leadership, swift action, communication, and change. Additionally, the study emphasizes that while cyber insurance can help with financial exposure, reputational risk remains largely uninsurable, highlighting the importance of proactive risk management.

LevelBlue has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aon's Cybersecurity and IP Litigation consulting groups, including Stroz Friedberg and Elysium Digital. The acquisition adds approximately 300 technology professionals and expands LevelBlue's global cyber risk and incident response capabilities. The deal will make LevelBlue the largest independent Managed Security Services Provider globally. The acquisition includes a team with strong relationships across Fortune 500 enterprises and top law firms. Aon will maintain its cyber brokerage services through its Cyber Solutions group, CyQu platform, and Cyber Risk Analyzer. The companies will establish a strategic relationship to offer their services collaboratively. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the deal is subject to customary closing conditions.

Aon plc is hosting its first Investor Day in nearly 20 years, where CEO Greg Case and senior executives will present the company's Aon United strategy and 3x3 Plan. The company emphasizes its transformation into a client-centric model addressing Risk Capital and Human Capital needs. Management reaffirms 2025 financial guidance and commits to delivering double-digit free cash flow CAGR during the 2023-2026 3x3 Plan period. The company projects sustainable mid-single digit or greater organic revenue growth, enhanced earnings power, and double-digit free cash flow growth. The event will be broadcast live via webcast starting at 8:30 a.m. ET, with materials available on Aon's Investor Relations website.

Aon plc has appointed Andy Marcell as CEO of Global Solutions, where he will lead the firm's integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital capabilities across Reinsurance, Commercial Risk, Health, Wealth and Talent teams. Marcell, who joined Aon in 2015, will continue as CEO of Reinsurance until John Neal takes over on September 1, 2025. This appointment aligns with Aon's 3x3 Plan to enhance client service through integrated solutions. Previously serving as CEO of Risk Capital, Marcell successfully integrated Commercial Risk and Reinsurance solutions. The company also announced that Lambros Lambrou, former CEO of Human Capital, has transitioned to global Chief Strategy Officer, with a search underway for his successor. The announcement comes following Aon's Client Trends 2025 report, which highlights the interconnectedness of Trade, Technology, Weather and Workforce megatrends.