Aon third-quarter profit beats on growth in commercial risk solutions unit

Reuters

Published Oct 27, 2023 07:56AM ET

Updated Oct 27, 2023 02:11PM ET

(Reuters) - Insurance broker Aon (NYSE:AON) reported a third-quarter profit on Friday that beat analysts' estimates, helped by growth at its commercial risk solutions business.

There has been an uptick in companies spending on employee benefit plans encompassing health, retirement and investment management.

Revenue at Aon's commercial risk solutions unit rose 7% to $1.59 billion in the quarter.