Aon said it was in the early stages of exploring an all-share tie-up with Willis Towers after there were reports of the potential plan.

Aon is considering a combination with rival insurance brokerage Willis Towers Watson, in what could be the industry’s largest ever merger.

The brokerage says it plans to continue expanding over the next one to two years.

Mergers and acquisitions in the insurance industry hit an all-time high last year — and is showing no sign of slowing down.

Mergers and acquisitions in the insurance industry hit an all-time high last year — and is showing no sign of slowing down.

Helping clients tackle rising pharmacy costs, boosting voluntary enrollment and mergers were among the most viewed news items of the year.

Reseco Insurance Advisors now has access to benefit advice from over 2,000 peers from around the world.

Insurance company adds to its growing collection of benefit firms by purchasing Ohio-based firm.

The companies were ordered by a federal judge to justify combining their operations.

While it’s still early to tell what the acquisition will mean for healthcare, many experts are skeptical it will drive down costs for employers or employees.

CVS Health has closed its deal to buy health insurer Aetna, ending months of reviews by state and federal regulators.

The companies can go ahead with their $68 billion deal, clearing the way for a merger that will create a healthcare giant with a hand in insurance.

The health insurer said it plans to sell its Medicare prescription drug business in a key step toward completing its $67.5 billion merger.

While the DOJ’s antitrust division says the merger doesn’t eliminate competition, industry experts are doubtful the deal will bring down costs or improve quality.

While the DOJ’s antitrust division says the merger doesn’t eliminate competition, industry experts are doubtful the deal will bring down costs or improve quality.

The deal is seen closing by the end of the year.

The recent uptick in mergers is a response to the demand for better technology and increased efficiency.

The benefit tech provider is building a consortium to offer its employee benefits software, services.

The benefit tech provider is building a consortium to offer its employee benefits software, services.

The pharmacy company has dodged one hurdle, as antitrust enforcers don’t see competitive problems stemming from uniting companies that operate at different levels of a supply chain.