3 Ways to Unlock M&A Value in a Challenging Credit Environment

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Innovation has always driven growth in life sciences. Yet today, it’s not enough to keep organizations relevant and resilient. As global healthcare changes rapidly, the future of care depends on how well leaders align their breakthroughs with real-world healthcare delivery, affordability and trust.

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Advanced analytics empower forward-thinking risk leaders to secure better terms, anticipate volatility and build resilience. Explore three strategies to future-proof your property program through analytics.

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The Trump Administration has introduced several initiatives aimed at reducing prescription drug costs. Here’s what these changes could mean for employer-sponsored plans.

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The global medical trend rate is projected to dip below double digits for the first time in three years to 9.8%. It may be a hopeful sign that cost increases have plateaued, but cost increases are still elevated. We explain the risks and conditions behind the increase so employers can prepare.

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Retailers in North America are navigating intense competition, shifting consumer demands and rising costs. Add to that a wave of evolving risks — from cyber to litigation — and the pressure mounts. These six insights can help retailers rethink their risk strategy.

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Benefit platforms are revolutionizing the employee experience by making it easier for people to choose the right benefits at the right time. New technologies including AI, along with data insights, are enabling more personalized and relevant benefit choices.

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Data center construction is booming — but cyber risk management hasn’t kept pace. As digital infrastructure becomes ever more critical, fit-for-purpose insurance solutions are essential to protect projects from costly cyber events that derail timelines and budgets.

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Captives are moving from a reactive stopgap to a core, strategic tool for managing cyber risk — helping organizations drive efficiency, manage volatility and build resilience in a rapidly evolving risk environment.

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Buyer-friendly conditions persisted in Q3, with ample capacity and intense competition driving continued price reductions and broader coverage for preferred risks, especially in property, cyber, and directors and officers.

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Cost inflation, project complexity and tight schedules aren’t the only pressures facing infrastructure stakeholders. Emerging risks — from design and contract misalignment to tech-driven vulnerabilities — demand proactive risk management across the entire project lifecycle.

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Conversations at work about mental health and finances can be daunting. That’s especially true for male employees, who fear the associated stigma. Employers can help those conversations by supporting a healthy culture and providing benefits designed to help with financial and mental wellbeing.

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As H1B visa costs surge, organizations face complex decisions in talent strategy and global workforce planning. This article explores how employers, talent, and industry must adapt holistically to remain resilient and competitive amid sweeping immigration and market changes.

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Explore how risk perceptions vary across countries with insights from Aon’s 2025 Global Risk Management Survey.

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Latin American organizations face converging risks, but those who rethink resilience can unlock growth and gain a competitive edge.

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Aon’s 2025 Global Risk Management Survey explores how organizations across four regions are responding to top risks—revealing both the challenges they face and the opportunities to build resilience in a fast-changing world.

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Asia Pacific’s risk landscape is shifting fast. Organizations that rethink resilience as a strategic differentiator will be best placed to navigate volatility and seize emerging opportunities.

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North American organizations face intensifying risks across cyber, supply chain, reputation, and talent. Those who rethink resilience and risk management can turn uncertainty into a source of competitive advantage.

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In a region shaped by volatility and transformation, EMEA organizations are rethinking risk and resilience to unlock competitive advantage and navigate a rapidly evolving global landscape.

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From drones that dodge surveillance to deepfakes that unlock doors, AI is reshaping physical security. It’s time for risk managers to rethink how they protect their organizations.

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There are a few important ways AI is already influencing the health and benefit ecosystem in the U.S. Here’s how HR teams can harness their vendor ecosystem and use this technology to influence better health outcomes for their workforces.

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Artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented demand for data center power, straining global grid capacity and reshaping energy strategies. Developers are racing to secure reliable energy but face complex risks and challenges.

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As in-demand, high-value technology cargo travels through complex supply chains, any disruption can trigger costly delays and reputational damage. Leaders can manage volatility with a future-ready risk management approach backed by innovative insurance solutions and data-driven logistics.

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Global voluntary turnover remains low, shaping cautious 2026 salary budgets and prompting a renewed focus on employee development to sustain engagement. Employers are balancing cost control with strategic investments in skills, paying high performers, pay equity and total rewards.

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Financial institutions are navigating a landscape of converging risks, from cyber threats and regulatory complexity to economic volatility and geopolitical disruption.

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Construction and real estate organizations are navigating a risk landscape shaped by economic volatility, digital acceleration and workforce disruption.

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Business risks impact industries in different ways. Aon’s 2025 Global Risk Management Survey reveals how organizations across nine sectors are responding to today’s most pressing threats—from geopolitical volatility and cyber risk to supply chain disruption and talent shortages.

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Surging input costs, supply chain fragility and geopolitical instability are reshaping the risk landscape for the food, agribusiness and beverage (FAB) industry. As organizations face mounting pressure on margins and operations, leaders are rethinking risk strategies to unlock resilience and growth.

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Aon’s Global Risk Management Survey shows insurers face a convergence of risks — cyber, climate and geopolitical volatility — that demand strategic resilience, sharper underwriting and innovation to stay relevant in a shifting landscape.

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Faced with fragile supply chains, regulatory upheaval and rising competition, life sciences firms are reframing risk as a strategic enabler – using analytics and alternative capital to protect innovation and unlock growth.

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As geopolitical instability, workforce disruption and rapid technological change converge, the transportation and logistics industry is undergoing a strategic transformation. Organizations are rethinking supply chains, investing in automation and reshaping workforce strategies to build resilience.

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From business interruption and commodity price volatility to shifting regulations and cyber threats, risks are converging to reshape the operating environment for the natural resources industry.

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As disruption accelerates across the TMC industry, organizations face a complex web of risks — from cyber threats and AI upheaval to regulatory shifts and intensifying competition. Leaders are rethinking risk to build resilience, unlock growth and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.

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From commodity price volatility and economic uncertainty to supply chain disruption and cyber threats, the industrials and manufacturing industry faces a convergence of risks that are reshaping the operating environment and requiring a new approach to risk.

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Risk buyers can build resilience in their property portfolios by implementing a risk capital strategy that utilizes alternative risk transfer sources to access capital and support long-term program stability.

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The global cyber and tech errors and omissions market continues to favor buyers — for now. As AI-driven threats, privacy litigation and supply chain exposures intensify, forward-thinking organizations are using this window to build resilience.

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Succession planning is evolving. By gathering comprehensive data and adopting predictive approaches, organizations can better anticipate workforce needs and build deeper benches of future leaders.

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Business interruption is the second-highest global risk in 2025 — but is expected to fall to seventh place by 2028. As interconnected threats multiply, from cyber attacks to climate events, organizations must diversify supply chains, embed geopolitical insight and regularly update continuity plans.

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Cash flow and liquidity risk re-enters the top ten global risks in 2025 — and is expected to remain in tenth place by 2028. Amid an uncertain macroeconomic outlook, organizations must strengthen forecasting and unlock working capital to build financial resilience.

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Commodity price risk ranks sixth globally in 2025 — and is forecast to climb to fourth place by 2028. With supply chains strained by geopolitical tensions and climate disruption, organizations should consider hedging strategies, diversifying sourcing and exploring innovative risk transfer solutions.

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Cyber risk tops the global risk agenda in 2025 — and is forecast to retain the number one position through to 2028. As digital threats evolve, organizations should strengthen resilience, quantify exposure and adapt their risk strategy.

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Damage to reputation or brand ranks eighth globally in 2025 — but is expected to fall to nineteenth by 2028. In an era of cyber threats, ESG scrutiny and social media amplification, organizations should quantify reputational risk and embed preventive measures into enterprise strategy.

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Geopolitical volatility ranks ninth globally in 2025 — and is forecast to rise to fifth by 2028. With conflict, trade disruption and political instability on the rise, organizations must monitor global developments, regularly assess operational exposure and conduct scenario planning.

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Increasing competition ranks as the fifth biggest global risk in 2025 — and is projected to climb to number three by 2028. As technological disruption, talent scarcity and geopolitical shifts intensify market pressure, organizations must embrace agility, and rethink competitive strategy.

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Regulatory change ranks as the fourth biggest global risk in 2025 — and is expected to fall to sixth place by 2028. As policy shifts accelerate across sustainability, technology, trade and the workforce, organizations must adopt agile compliance strategies and unlock proactive risk management.

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Supply chain failure ranks seventh globally in 2025 — and is projected to fall to twelfth place by 2028. As weather-related disruption, geopolitical tension and cyber threats converge, organizations must balance efficiency with resilience and diversify sourcing.

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As risks increasingly overlap and evolve, managing them demands more than reactive strategies. This chapter explores the top-ranked risks from the survey and highlights how organizations that take a proactive, integrated approach can turn complexity into opportunity.

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Economic slowdown ranks as the number three global risk in 2025 — and is projected to rise to number two by 2028. Amid trade tensions, inflation and geopolitical instability, organizations must strengthen liquidity, enhance workforce agility and rethink capital strategies to stay resilient.

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Spanish energy multinational, Iberdrola – a leader in grids, storage and clean energy – talks with Aon about its efforts to adapt and respond to climate impacts through its shift towards renewables and building a workforce for the future.

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Despite geopolitical instability and an uncertain economic outlook, insurer competition in the UK remains strong. This ongoing competition has shaped buyer-friendly conditions for most insurance lines, which began in late 2024 and have continued throughout the first and second quarters of 2025.

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Total rewards professionals must adapt quickly to changes in the workforce. Whether it's personalization of benefits powered by AI or a whole new language around total rewards, the near future may look very different than the status quo.

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As pay transparency regulations increase, companies must update their pay-for-performance strategies and ensure performance management and compensation are clear, fair and well-documented.

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Data and analytics can unlock value for HR professionals in a variety of ways. From a unified global benefits perspective to personalizing total rewards, gathering and analyzing the right types of data help companies optimize what can be their biggest expense.

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SPACs are staging a comeback, but the risks that surrounded them in prior cycles remain. The challenge is to lead with proactive, strategic risk transfer that keeps stakeholders and balance sheets protected in a fast-evolving landscape.

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Efficiency, safety and innovation are no longer enough in aviation. Leaders must now take decisive action to manage emerging risks and future-proof operations in a sector under intense scrutiny.

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The transportation industry is one of the highest emitters of greenhouse gases — and among the most primed for change — but the journey to decarbonize remains complex. Stakeholder collaboration will be critical in making sustainable fuel mainstream in aviation and marine.

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How pay and benefits are managed in M&A transactions creates a lasting impression on employees. Mismanagement can lead to disengagement and attrition, eroding deal value. But the challenge of integrating employee benefits can also bring opportunities to improve business outcomes.

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In a rapidly evolving tax environment, tax insurance is more than a safeguard — it’s strategic risk capital that unlocks value and accelerates deal confidence.

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Despite unprecedented investment in digital transformation across Asia Pacific, there is a disconnect between cyber risk and capital allocation. Organizations are racing to innovate, yet the adoption of cyber risk capital trails behind the velocity of cyber threats.

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For public companies and their executives, facing a Securities Class Action (SCA) can be an overwhelming and unprecedented time. While the stakes are high, the procedural roadmap of an SCA typically follows a consistent trajectory.

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Strategic acquisitions and divestitures are essential for survival and growth in the FAB industry, but increasing risks demand a reevaluation of traditional dealmaking tactics.

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Relevance is not a phase — it’s a discipline. In a market defined by volatility, insurers must embed strategic relevance into every decision to outperform through the cycle.

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Climate change is now a central disruptor for FAB industries worldwide, impacting every tier, from raw production to global supply chains. Extreme weather, shifting rainfall patterns and regulatory changes are altering the landscape for every organization within the value chain.

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Patient access to critical life sciences products is at risk when supply chains are disrupted. In a dynamic risk landscape, organizations are leveraging stock throughput insurance along with advanced risk strategies to ensure continuity, compliance and reputation.

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Organizations must prioritize addressing critical cyber security vulnerabilities to comply with the EU’s NIS2 Directive and help bolster their resilience against cyber threats.

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Pay transparency is more than another regulatory mandate. It’s a foundational shift in how leading organizations are building resilient cultures and future-ready workforces — especially as scrutiny extends beyond base pay.

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Dynamic trends are influencing the size and complexity of claims around the world. Proactive claims management can help organizations recover swiftly after a loss event and manage potential claims exposures.

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While the global property insurance market currently favors buyers, it is uncertain how long this will last. Businesses should act now by adopting a proactive, data-driven property risk strategy that aligns financial stability and risk appetite with market dynamics.

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Non-profit organizations in the U.S., Canada and the UK in particular, face unprecedented regulatory scrutiny and financial instability. Here are ways to strengthen investment strategies at a critical time using an OCIO model.

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Avoid limiting a portfolio’s capacity based on the capabilities or bandwidth of an existing process by working with the right partner.

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The rapid growth of renewables demands innovative risk solutions. Captive insurance offers a strategic, flexible approach to managing evolving risks — helping energy leaders navigate volatility, optimize capital and unlock new opportunities in the transition to sustainable power.

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The energy landscape is rapidly changing, presenting the re/insurance industry a unique opportunity to facilitate the transition to a sustainable economic model.

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Against a backdrop of unsettled global markets, financial institutions can still capitalize on M&A opportunities by refining strategies and retaining focus on long-term ambitions.

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Mass timber construction is gaining traction for its sustainability and efficiency, yet it brings distinct insurance and risk management challenges that require industry collaboration and proactive strategies.

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As business demands grow more complex, employers must offer a total rewards package that balances the varied needs of the workforce with financial sustainability. Explore ways to ensure an effective total rewards program with data and timely communications.

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Forecasters predict another above-average North Atlantic hurricane season. Businesses should use their saved premium dollars to strengthen their hurricane-prone properties and workforce, and treat risk management as a strategic asset.

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The global marine cargo market faces many risks, ranging from shipping delays to geopolitical tensions. These challenges can be mitigated through a risk capital approach, which uses strategic capital allocation and data-driven insights.

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Ensuring the safe delivery of construction materials along shifting trade channels is no simple endeavor. Learn how specialized insurance and risk management can support the transportation of construction cargo and help ensure project success.

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The FAB industry faces significant supply chain challenges requiring innovative solutions and strategic planning. As organizations work to optimize capital and manage costs, they must also address geopolitical risks and regulatory updates.

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Industry shifts and innovations are creating both new opportunities and challenges for life sciences organizations. Optimizing risk capital can enable business leaders to uncover cost efficiencies, strengthen resilience and enhance control.

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With rapid technological advancements, directors and officers face increasing liabilities. Proactive risk management and board oversight can ensure organizational resilience.

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In today's uncertain economic climate, finance leaders must innovate beyond traditional financial metrics, managing risk capital through targeted risk strategies, holistic capital approaches and proactive stances toward emerging threats.

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With looming deadlines on pay transparency regulations, establishing an effective job architecture is foundational to compliance and preparation. We explore how a data-led approach can speed the process while maintaining objectivity.

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Global business leaders highlight risks linked to trade as some of their top concerns — both physical and financial. While the topic is complex and broad, there are opportunities that business leaders can pursue to stay ahead of emerging trade dynamics.

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As property underwriters become increasingly concerned and cautious with catastrophe-prone risks, buyers are turning to alternative property solutions, including parametric, to fill protection gaps in their programs.

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Half of the world’s top economic loss events impacted the U.S. in 2024. As natural catastrophes continue to grow in frequency and severity, enhancing a business continuity strategy helps ensure organizations are prepared for the unexpected.

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While medical and pharmacy expenses continue to consume benefit budgets, employers can adopt effective cost-saving strategies that combine predictive analytics with innovative solutions to help control healthcare spend over a multi-year period.

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Employers are increasingly looking to defend the health and safety of their employees in a changing climate. By modeling the impact of weather on employees like they do for physical risks, employers can proactively establish solutions to protect workers.

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A variety of growing risks, including shareholder derivative actions, an evolving regulatory environment and bankruptcy filings, are why public and private organizations must protect their corporate directors and officers.

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Organizations in EMEA face unprecedented challenges as cyber threats become more sophisticated. In the face of emerging AI, evolving regulations and geopolitical tensions, businesses should strengthen their resilience to better navigate the complexities of the digital age.

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In a volatile climate, institutional investors are turning to outsourced chief investment officers to conquer administrative, regulatory and market challenges.

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Investment in both onshore and offshore wind power is key to not only energy security, but also wider social and economic benefits through the creation of jobs and investments in local communities around the world.

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In today's intricate business environment, growth is expanding to include more than financial success. By understanding how to fund, shape and secure growth, organizations can build resilience and drive long-term value.

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AI in the renewable energy sector is revolutionizing how we produce, manage and consume energy. As AI continues to evolve, industry leaders must find innovative ways to harness its full potential.

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Despite higher claims frequency, the cyber and tech E&O markets remain in a favorable pricing and well-capitalized environment. However, buyers must remain vigilant and manage a variety of current and emerging cyber risks and threat actor attack methods.

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Organizations can demonstrate their commitment to global sustainability and a low-carbon future by addressing verification challenges and adopting best practices.

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Market stability prevails in management liability lines as insurers continue to seek market share. However, expanding technologies, increased litigation and macroeconomic factors are causing growing uncertainty and underwriting concerns.

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There is an opportunity to develop a strategy around financial education in the workplace. Globally, our latest data finds 11 percent of employees receive financial education from their employer, but 37 percent expect it. How can employers bridge this gap?

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With growing global regulations and rising stakeholder and talent expectations, pay equity has shifted from a mere HR initiative to a top C-suite priority that goes beyond compliance.

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A well-structured open enrollment process is one that leverages innovative technology, encourages cost-effective use of healthcare resources and reduces unnecessary spending — benefiting both employees and employers.

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Aon’s Risk Analyzer Suite delivers quantitative analytics, improved risk insights and supports operational efficiency.

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After a period of significant volatility, a more optimistic outlook is on the horizon for the life sciences industry in 2025. With the right level of preparedness, firms can take full advantage of the potential opportunities the new year will bring.

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Decarbonizing construction demands new materials and approaches, with a focus on managing risk and securing capital. By aligning sustainability with business strategy and risk management, the industry can meet net-zero targets.

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Nearly 20 million people get cancer each year,¹ and the impact is far-reaching — from those diagnosed to their loved ones and colleagues. When developing a meaningful cancer prevention strategy, employers must show empathy and compassion while managing rising costs.

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In the face of the L.A. wildfires, impacted businesses’ top priority is their people. A three-phased approach can help build business resilience and mitigate the effects of future events.

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Rapid growth in data center construction, spurred by AI advancements and cloud demand, creates interconnected risks for developers. However, with effective risk management solutions, navigating this dynamic market while prioritizing sustainability is possible.

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In an industry with tight operating margins, FAB organizations face significant challenges in managing spend and protecting their financial health — requiring industry leaders to adopt a sophisticated approach to risk capital optimization.

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The risk capital landscape is poised for change, driven by emerging trends reshaping market dynamics. With a buyer-friendly market currently prevailing across most lines, opportunities abound for strategic investment and risk management.

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When a workers compensation claim goes to litigation, expenses rise dramatically — a burden that is often shouldered by the business. To mitigate attorney-related costs, organizations should re-think their approach to engaging injured workers and use artificial intelligence to enhance outcomes.

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Human resources is increasingly involved in all areas of a company’s strategy. As the workforce changes, HR leaders should identify and leverage these five important and evolving trends.

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Long-term care is expensive, and costs are rising due to shortages. With the population aging at the fastest rate in a century, finding solutions to pay for care is an urgent priority. How can employers support this growing population?

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With a multi-generational and diverse workforce, it is important for employers to develop benefit communications and engagement strategies to help employees understand their unique benefit options. Here are five useful tips to consider.

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Rising medical costs are a global phenomenon. Aon’s 2025 Global Medical Trend Rate Survey found that costs are projected to rise 10 percent in 2025.

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As healthcare costs continue to rise, employers are trying to balance the need to take care of their workers with the need to keep costs under control. Aon’s 2025 U.S. Health Survey provides insights into the choices employers are making, and their potential effects on costs.

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Pension reforms in Europe are reshaping retirement planning, demanding more oversight from employers and new strategies for employees’ financial wellbeing.

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Non-financial risks are often difficult to predict and quantify, yet present a real threat to financial institutions. In this volatile environment, risk management is playing a greater role in creating business resilience and identifying where capital should be deployed.

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Daniel Halter, Director Global Insurance at Sandoz, discusses how smart risk and insurance management supported the Sandoz core mission to provide affordable, off-patent medicines to patients who need them most with Ana Serdarevic, Head of Aon’s Transaction Advisory Services for DACH.

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Business leaders are aware of AI-driven cyber risks and their implications. But understanding changing risk profiles to make better decisions around the management of new exposures is the key to cyber resilience.

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U.S. freight and commuter rail industries are facing excess liability and property issues for different reasons. These railroads are critical to infrastructure and vital to the economy, yet finding effective solutions remains complex.

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As private companies prepare for an IPO, they face increased risks that require directors and key leaders to adopt essential risk management strategies to ensure a smooth transition.

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As climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, public entities and businesses need more flexible funding solutions. Parametric stands out as an adaptable resource capable of swiftly responding to potential disasters.

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Funding challenges due to macroeconomic factors have prevented several green and blue hydrogen projects from getting off the ground. Organizations facing hurdles in accessing capital can work with risk and insurance experts to expedite projects and help make the promise of hydrogen a reality.

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Learn how strong human capital strategies can help recruit, retain and motivate vital talent in a competitive and evolving job market.

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As corporate boards meet to discuss strategy, including any changes to executive compensation, there are key trends to consider for the year ahead.

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Companies aiming to be a net-zero company may face many challenges during the biofuels transition. Read more on risk strategies to cut through complexity.

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With DC schemes growing across Europe, many organizations are realizing the importance of ensuring strong performance from their investments. Here’s how asset owners and managers can optimize DC outcomes through the right investment strategy.

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With no federal paid leave law in the U.S., employers have limited guidance in designing equitable and comprehensive paid leave programs to support their workforce. Looking beyond compliance to focus on strategy and values will help create fair and well-designed policies.

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Amid economic uncertainty, companies are taking a careful approach to hiring and salary planning — one that includes focused hiring strategies, revising salary budgets and implementing measures that respond to the current economic environment.

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Hurricanes Helene and Milton insured loss estimates are expected to fall between $34 billion and $54 billion. Healthy, well-capitalized insurance and reinsurance markets are positioned to absorb those losses.

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Buyer-friendly conditions continued across much of the global insurance market in Q3, painting a largely positive picture as we head into year-end renewals.

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A successful M&A strategy relies on due diligence across financial, legal, human capital, technology, cyber security and intellectual property risks. As cyber threats become more complex, robust cyber due diligence in private equity and acquisitions is increasingly necessary.

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Cargo theft in the transportation industry is escalating, driven by sophisticated criminal tactics that exploit both physical and digital vulnerabilities. Businesses must adopt proactive risk management strategies to counter these evolving threats.

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Trade, technology, weather and the workforce are interconnected trends shaping the future of business in North America. Understanding them is key to long-term resilience.

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Competition and capacity are dominating the cyber liability market and pricing remains favorable as a result. Taking advantage of the current buyer’s market to build sustained cyber resilience is the key to success.

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The growing renewable energy sector is boosting M&A activity. Risk transfer solutions can help unlock capital access in these transactions.

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Digitalization presents both opportunities and challenges in life sciences, driving new organizational approaches to human capital to keep up with evolving talent needs while building a resilient workforce.

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As financial institutions reshape human capital strategies for the digital age, leaders face pressure to balance the risks and opportunities of digitalization.

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Employers are concerned that previous wellbeing strategies aren’t moving the needle enough. But when wellbeing is part of an organization’s culture, it has positive effects on costs, engagement and productivity.

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Financial institutions can increase their resilience to volatile threats through enhanced risk management frameworks and innovative models powered by people data and technology.

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As the deadline for implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive fast approaches, some financial institutions feel unprepared to comply. These five steps can help guide the way through the upcoming regulatory landscape.

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Thriving organizations rely on thriving employees to succeed. With healthcare costs on the rise, it’s time for employers to challenge the status quo in providing health benefits. Organizations need to consider the human side of these increases and take bold action to achieve better outcomes.

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The aviation industry is watching the rise in nuclear verdicts with concern as social inflation and associated risks continue to squeeze the sector. Organizations should review their risk management processes to limit the dollar value of future losses.

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As AI evolves, directors and officers must maneuver through a complex landscape of regulatory and legal risks. Implementing best practices around the use of AI and robust governance-focused risk mitigation can help manage exposures.

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Middle market organizations face unique challenges in the ever-changing cyber environment, requiring holistic insurance solutions and enhanced resilience readiness to manage risks that could impact profitability.

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With life expectancies and retirement ages on the rise, organizations can capitalize on the value that older employees offer and support them by fostering a workplace where both the business and its people thrive.

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As climate change compounds wildfire risk, organizations play a critical role in protecting their workforce before and after an event.

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The transportation and logistics industry faces unique challenges which can negatively impact employees' health. A cultural shift to more tailored wellbeing strategies can improve health outcomes and boost company performance.

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Pooled employer plans (PEPs) can offer a streamlined solution to the retirement planning challenges inherent in spin-off and M&A events.

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The role of HR professionals is becoming more strategic, which requires collaboration with other areas of an organization to help drive growth. Given that people and benefit costs are a large portion of business expenses, partnering with finance is a natural step forward.

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Aon analyzes employee perception about return to office policies following the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as recent actions one organization took for alleged lack of remote employee productivity. 

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Despite subdued global M&A in 2023, positive trends have been emerging in the M&A insurance market to help clients improve their deal-making and ‘value-protection on investment’.

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Graeme Hudson and Ghonche Alavi from Crisis24 discuss Crisis24’s approach to Political Evacuation and Threat Management with Cara LaTorre from the Financial Services Group at Aon.

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European construction contractors are looking with increasing interest at Asia, but to expand successfully into the region, they need to overcome key workforce and market challenges.

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As digitalization presents new risks and opportunities for life sciences organizations, implementing cyber and data resilience ensures that innovation doesn’t result in business interruption.

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For insurers, making decisions on where and how to deploy capital becomes more difficult during times of volatility.

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Employers in the U.S. should understand the unique risks associated with voluntary benefit captives when considering alternative insurance arrangements for their voluntary benefit plans.

Article 7 mins

Workers compensation is an area of risk management that could benefit from a more holistic approach. A safety program that incorporates wellbeing and uses data in a meaningful way can contribute greatly to lowering costs.

Article 8 mins

Firefighters face a unique set of risks and long-term health consequences from their jobs. Aon worked with Minnesota firefighters to create a benefit program to address three primary health issues.

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Open legacy workers compensation claims place rising financial burdens on employers, who are faced with closing out aged claim inventory and improving their balance sheets in the process.

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Organizations must consider the impact of climate change on property, which will vary now and years into the future. Therefore, a thoughtful approach can enhance risk mitigation and resilience strategies.

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Helping midsize organizations strike the right balance between risk and compliance with a comprehensive regulatory and compliance framework.

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As U.S. employers balance costs with providing employees more value from their benefits, creating an annual healthcare enrollment process that includes more choice and guidance can accomplish both goals.

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With many insurers reporting healthy profits in 2023, and in response to notable improvements in the reinsurance market, the insurance market in Q2 2024 remained growth-oriented.

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On July 19, 2024, the CrowdStrike outage became one of the largest IT events in history, impacting businesses and customers around the world. Leaders now have an opportunity to reexamine technology dependencies and business continuity plans to mitigate similar risks in future.

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Insurers are some of the world’s largest institutional investors. Recognising their crucial role in driving the global climate transition, they should identify and analyse climate-related risks and opportunities to improve long-term risk-adjusted returns.

Article 7 mins

The global CrowdStrike IT outage demonstrated that even non-malicious cyber incidents may have serious repercussions. Events like these serve as a wake-up call for businesses to review their cyber resilience and be prepared for more significant incidents in the future. 

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More global benefits professionals are aligning benefit strategy to an employer’s identity and values.

Alert 10 mins

CrowdStrike, a global cybersecurity firm, released an update for its Falcon sensor, which caused system crashes on Microsoft Windows systems globally.

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Cyber incidents continue to grow in frequency and severity, especially as new technology emerges. While D&O and cyber liability policies offer distinct coverage differences, terms need to be carefully structured to avoid potential gaps.

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Insurers are venturing into the thriving digital landscape of the Metaverse, covering virtual assets, safeguarding intellectual property, and protecting the wellbeing of users and avatars. With this evolution, comes new challenges and the unique opportunity to shape the future of insurance.

Article 10 mins

Record-warm Atlantic Ocean temperatures and a shift to La Niña conditions have led forecasters to predict an extremely active Atlantic hurricane season in 2024. Learn how to build business resilience to mitigate risk for hurricane-prone properties.

Alert 7 mins

The U.S. Supreme Court has changed the way laws are interpreted in the development of regulations. This change has the potential for far-reaching consequences for both regulatory agencies and employers.

Article 4 mins

Overview of the current trade credit insurance market and outlook on trend developments.

Article 11 mins

The need to attract and retain high-quality talent in an environment of intense competition is at the forefront of professional services leaders’ minds.

Article 11 mins

Renewable energy is critical to meet net-zero targets, but as the industry grows, so do cyber attack surfaces. Learn how to prepare for emerging threats and support long-term ambitions.

Article 7 mins

As the scale and speed of interconnected risks escalate, innovative risk management strategies help FAB businesses build the resilience and agility needed to thrive.

Article 10 mins

The renewable energy sector is undergoing a sweeping transformation, as it plays a pivotal role in the challenge to achieve global net-zero goals. Attracting, upskilling and retaining talent is critical for sustainability.

Article 7 mins

Contractors in EMEA face an array of risks they must mitigate or transfer while managing the complexities inherent in major construction projects.

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As more companies seek to reduce their carbon footprint, the renewable energy sector continues to grow, presenting both opportunities and red flags for organizations with renewable energy growth plans.

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Proactive risk management and data-driven reshoring strategies can empower risk managers in logistics companies to navigate supply chain complexities with confidence.

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As more companies become comfortable using captives and understanding the value they add, captives are likely to become further embedded into corporate risk strategies, regardless of market conditions.

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Helping midsize organizations leverage key partnerships to address challenges around talent, market, regulatory compliance, and leveraging capital.

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A rapid rise in medical plan costs is being driven in part by high-cost claimants — a high-risk group that disproportionately accounts for a large amount of healthcare costs. Here are strategies for addressing this issue.

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Online benefits platforms are a key component of the overall employee value proposition. As employers maximize the ROI of their people spend, here are four tips which may assist with implementing a successful online benefits platform.

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Efforts to bring more transparency to pay practices shine a light on benefits equity — and it’s not only about wages and salary.