Is the Aon–NFP deal a sign of mega broking M&A to come?
Content Director's View: Jonathan Swift reflects on the recent record broking deal between Aon and NFP, and asks whether the $13.4bn (£10.5bn) price tag will be beaten by another acquisition in 2024.
The end of 2023 was notable for the announcement of the largest broking merger to date when Aon revealed it had agreed a $13.4bn (£10.5bn) deal to buy NFP.
This was a significant uptick on the
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