"They illustrate how hard it is to accomplish significant and lasting reform in the insurance market for the benefit of insurance consumers" Fewer restrictions may help boost earnings at the top three brokers over time, said Meyer Shields, an analyst at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Marsh & McLennan, the second biggest broker, and No3 Willis rose the most in about two weeks on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday, while No1 Aon advanced one percent "For the big three brokers, there's definitely upside," Shields said in an interview Contingent commissions, which insurers pay to entice brokers, vary in amount based on the quantity of coverage sold by the middleman and how profitable the policies turn out to be for carriers 
Share:  "They illustrate how hard it is to accomplish significant and lasting reform in the insurance market for the benefit of insurance consumers"<span class="sent"> Fewer restrictions may help boost earnings at the top three brokers over time, said <span class="analyst">Meyer Shields</span>, an analyst at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Marsh & McLennan, the second biggest broker, and No3 Willis rose the most in about two weeks on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday, while No1 <span class="company">Aon</span> advanced one percent</span> "For the big three brokers, there's definitely upside," Shields said in an interview Contingent commissions, which insurers pay to entice brokers, vary in amount based on the quantity of coverage sold by the middleman and how profitable the policies turn out to be for carriers Tweet this 

In lifting the ban, she said the attorney general and insurance department would continue to support moves to require "all insurance brokers and carriers to fully disclose their compensation arrangements to current and prospective clients" In an analyst's note, Meyer Shields, with the firm of Stifel Nicolaus, said there was no downside to the agreement for the brokers involved, which translates into a drop in expenses for compliance, better competitive positioning, and resumption of collection of some contingents by Marsh and Aon In a statement, Chicago based Aon's president and chief executive officer, Greg Case, said his firm "very much appreciates the moves made toward consistent business practices for all brokers" However, he added, "our overriding consideration is to act in the best interests of our clients at all times Aon will continue to lead the industry in terms of delivering value to our clients, including helping our clients fully understand what we do, how we do it, and how we get compensated" 
Share:  In lifting the ban, she said the attorney general and insurance department would continue to support moves to require "all insurance brokers and carriers to fully disclose their compensation arrangements to current and prospective clients"<span class="sent"> In an analyst's note, <span class="analyst">Meyer Shields</span>, with the firm of Stifel Nicolaus, said there was no downside to the agreement for the brokers involved, which translates into a drop in expenses for compliance, better competitive positioning, and resumption of collection of some contingents by Marsh and <span class="company">Aon</span></span> In a statement, Chicago based <span class="company">Aon</span>'s president and chief executive officer, Greg Case, said his firm "very much appreciates the moves made toward consistent business practices for all brokers" However, he added, "our overriding consideration is to act in the best interests of our clients at all times <span class="company">Aon</span> will continue to lead the industry in terms of delivering value to our clients, including helping our clients fully understand what we do, how we do it, and how we get compensated"...In lifting the ban, she said the attorney general and insurance department would continue t Tweet this 

"They illustrate how hard it is to accomplish significant and lasting reform in the insurance market for the benefit of insurance consumers" Earnings Boost Fewer restrictions may help boost earnings at the top three brokers over time, said Meyer Shields , an analyst at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Marsh & McLennan, the second biggest broker, and No 3 Willis rose the most in about two weeks on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday, while No 1 Aon advanced 1 percent "For the big three brokers, there's definitely upside," Shields said in an interview Contingent commissions, which insurers pay to entice brokers, vary in amount based on the quantity of coverage sold by the middleman and how profitable the policies turn out to be for carriers 
Share:  "They illustrate how hard it is to accomplish significant and lasting reform in the insurance market for the benefit of insurance consumers"<span class="sent"> Earnings Boost Fewer restrictions may help boost earnings at the top three brokers over time, said <span class="analyst">Meyer Shields</span> , an analyst at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Marsh & McLennan, the second biggest broker, and No 3 Willis rose the most in about two weeks on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday, while No 1 <span class="company">Aon</span> advanced 1 percent</span> "For the big three brokers, there's definitely upside," Shields said in an interview Contingent commissions, which insurers pay to entice brokers, vary in amount based on the quantity of coverage sold by the middleman and how profitable the policies turn out to be for carriers Tweet this 

"They illustrate how hard it is to accomplish significant and lasting reform in the insurance market for the benefit of insurance consumers" Earnings Boost Fewer restrictions may help boost earnings at the top three brokers over time, said Meyer Shields , an analyst at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Marsh & McLennan, the second biggest broker, and No 3 Willis rose the most in about two weeks on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday, while No 1 Aon advanced 1 percent "For the big three brokers there's definitely upside," Shields said in an interview Contingent commissions, which insurers pay to entice brokers, vary in amount based on the quantity of coverage sold by the middleman and how profitable the policies turn out to be for carriers 
Share:  "They illustrate how hard it is to accomplish significant and lasting reform in the insurance market for the benefit of insurance consumers"<span class="sent"> Earnings Boost Fewer restrictions may help boost earnings at the top three brokers over time, said <span class="analyst">Meyer Shields</span> , an analyst at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Marsh & McLennan, the second biggest broker, and No 3 Willis rose the most in about two weeks on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday, while No 1 <span class="company">Aon</span> advanced 1 percent</span> "For the big three brokers there's definitely upside," Shields said in an interview Contingent commissions, which insurers pay to entice brokers, vary in amount based on the quantity of coverage sold by the middleman and how profitable the policies turn out to be for carriers Tweet this 

In an analyst's note, Meyer Shields with Stifel Nicolaus said there was no downside to the agreement, which translates into a drop in expenses for compliance, better competitive positioning, and resumption of collection of some contingents by Marsh and Aon 
Share:  <span class="sent">In an analyst's note, <span class="analyst">Meyer Shields</span> with Stifel Nicolaus said there was no downside to the agreement, which translates into a drop in expenses for compliance, better competitive positioning, and resumption of collection of some contingents by Marsh and <span class="company">Aon</span></span> Tweet this 

Insurance brokerage and risk consulting firm Aon AOC reported good third quarter results in light of the weak insurance premium rate environment, and we will keep our fair value estimate unchanged. Aon cited the continued global economic recession as another factor damping its third quarter result. It might seem difficult to rely on that crutch after the significant positive overall growth rate and acceleration in international trade apparent in the third quarter GDP report, given Aon's global presence. 
Share:  <span class="sent">Insurance brokerage and risk consulting firm <span class="company">Aon</span> AOC reported good third quarter results in light of the weak insurance premium rate environment, and we will keep our fair value estimate unchanged. </span> <span class="company">Aon</span> cited the continued global economic recession as another factor damping its third quarter result. It might seem difficult to rely on that crutch after the significant positive overall growth rate and acceleration in international trade apparent in the third quarter GDP report, given <span class="company">Aon</span>'s global presence. Tweet this 

Aon Corporation's ( AOC , Analyst Report ) third quarter 2009 adjusted operating earnings (excluding non recurring items) came in at 65 cents per share, compared to 76 cents per share in the prior quarter and 69 cents in the year ago quarter. Results were just a penny short of the Zacks Consensus estimate mainly due to lower investment income and organic brokerage revenue. Net income for the quarter increased 2.5% to $120 million or 41 cents per share, compared to $117 million or 40 cents per share in the prior year quarter. 
Share:  <span class="sent"><span class="company">Aon Corporation</span>'s ( AOC , Analyst Report ) third quarter 2009 adjusted operating earnings (excluding non recurring items) came in at 65 cents per share, compared to 76 cents per share in the prior quarter and 69 cents in the year ago quarter. </span> Results were just a penny short of the Zacks Consensus estimate mainly due to lower investment income and organic brokerage revenue. Net income for the quarter increased 2.5% to $120 million or 41 cents per share, compared to $117 million or 40 cents per share in the prior year quarter. Tweet this 

Commissions and fees increased 50 percent in Aon's reinsurance business to $379 million on the purchase of Benfield Group Ltd. Case bought London based Benfield last year to expand in Europe and add to the reinsurance business. The company booked $15 million in expenses tied to the acquisition in the quarter. ‘Turmoil' "In the short term, there is always some turmoil associated with that because it's a people based business," said Meyer Shields , an analyst at Stifel Nicolaus & Co., in an interview before results were released. "When there are personnel layoffs anticipated and executed, there is some interference. 
Share:  Commissions and fees increased 50 percent in <span class="company">Aon</span>'s reinsurance business to $379 million on the purchase of Benfield Group Ltd. Case bought London based Benfield last year to expand in Europe and add to the reinsurance business. The company booked $15 million in expenses tied to the acquisition in the quarter. <span class="sent"> ‘Turmoil' "In the short term, there is always some turmoil associated with that because it's a people based business," said <span class="analyst">Meyer Shields</span> , an analyst at Stifel Nicolaus & Co., in an interview before results were released. </span> "When there are personnel layoffs anticipated and executed, there is some interference. Tweet this