Aon Corp.

The world’s second-largest insurance broker, Aon Corp., saw its net income decrease 43% to $117 million, or $0.40 per share, in the third quarter, compared with $204 million, or $0.64 per share, in the year-earlier period.
OCT 31, 2008
The world’s second-largest insurance broker, Aon Corp., saw its net income decrease 43% to $117 million, or $0.40 per share, in the third quarter, compared with $204 million, or $0.64 per share, in the year-earlier period. The Chicago-based firm recorded a 14% drop in investment income for its risk and insurance brokerage services to $48 million but boosted fees and commissions by 5% to $1.75 billion.

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