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Property and casualty insurance brokers received a continued stable outlook from Fitch Ratings, as revenue and earnings growth next year is expected to match or exceed levels for the first nine months of this year.

Nearly three-quarters of consumers are worried about being able to afford health care now and in the future, and they want employers to do more to help them get the most out of wellness programs to help hold down costs, according to a new survey.

Insurance brokers have reported mixed results for 2011s third quarter, with Willis Group Holdings PLC posting an 8 percent decrease in net income; Arthur J. Gallagher posting a 14 percent increase; and Aon Corp. reporting a 38 percent increasebut facing questions from financial analysts over the performance of its consulting...

Despite reporting a 38 percent increase in 2011 third-quarter net income, financial analysts appear to be dissatisfied with Aon Corp.s results and they question the performance of its consulting unit.

While carriers’ second-quarter results largely declined due to catastrophe losses, three brokerages recently reported growth during the quarter, led by Aon Corp.’s 69 percent increase in net income.

Aon says net income increased 69 percent due to new business and the integration of Hewitt into its consulting business.

Chicago-based insurance broker Aon Corp. says it has acquired Westfield Financial Corp. and its subsidiary, the Ward Financial Group, from Ohio Farmers Insurance Co.

Chicago-based insurance broker Aon Corp. says it has acquired Westfield Financial Corp. and its subsidiary, the Ward Financial Group, from Ohio Farmers Insurance Co.