NEW YORK: Management consulting firm Aon says it will buy privately held NFP in a deal valued at about US$13.4bil to tap the fast-growing middle-market segment of insurance brokerage, wealth management and retirement plan advisory.
Demand for insurance products has remained firm in an uncertain economy and the sector is considered recession-proof as many policies are often guaranteed by employers, while some are mandated by the government.
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