The company completed several acquisitions during the quarter, including Ericson Insurance Services, LLC and The Rowley Agency, LLC, indicating continued growth through strategic acquisitions.

The acquisitions allow the company to expand into desirable geographic locations and further extend its presence in the retail and wholesale insurance and reinsurance brokerage markets, indicating strategic growth initiatives.

Unaudited pro forma results show that if the acquired entities had been acquired at the beginning of the prior year, total revenues would have been $3,257.9 million, compared to $2,727.5 million, indicating strong revenue contributions from acquisitions.

The company uses foreign exchange derivatives and interest rate derivatives to manage exposure to fluctuations in currency exchange rates and interest rates, indicating proactive risk management.

The company has a common stock repurchase plan in place, indicating management's commitment to returning value to shareholders, though no repurchases occurred this quarter.

The company is focused on integrating recent acquisitions and managing related costs, indicating a commitment to realizing the benefits of these acquisitions.

The company is exposed to foreign exchange rate risk, particularly related to its U.K. operations, indicating a potential impact on earnings due to currency fluctuations.

The company's micro-captive advisory services business remains under audit by the IRS, and there is an ongoing criminal investigation, indicating potential legal and financial risks.

The company acknowledges climate risks, including the risk of a systemic economic crisis and disruptions to its business caused by the transition to a low-carbon economy.

The company is expanding its presence in the retail and wholesale insurance and reinsurance brokerage markets, indicating a strong competitive position.

The company's history of strong new business generation and solid retentions, along with enhanced value-added services, contributes to its competitive advantage.

The company is operating in a positive rate environment with increasing insurable values, indicating a favorable market condition for revenue growth.

Operating expenses increased by 17.7% year-over-year, primarily due to acquisitions and underlying inflation, indicating potential pressure on margins.

The company is actively managing acquisition integration costs, which are expected to decrease over time, indicating a focus on operational efficiency.

The company is managing workforce related charges, including severance costs, indicating a focus on optimizing its workforce.

The company is making capital expenditures in IT and software development projects, indicating a commitment to technological advancements.

The company is moving its information technology to cloud-based technologies, indicating a focus on modernizing its infrastructure.

The company acknowledges risks associated with the use of AI in its business operations, indicating an awareness of the importance of technology in its future.

The company is using cash flow from operations, borrowings, and issuances of senior notes and common stock to fund acquisitions, indicating a focus on growth through acquisitions.

The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share, a 9% increase over the prior year, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.

The company did not repurchase any shares during the quarter, indicating a potential shift in capital allocation priorities.

The company is focused on meeting its sustainability and ESG-related aspirations, goals and initiatives and complying with climate-related regulations, indicating a commitment to ESG principles.

The company acknowledges the risk of failing to comply with increasingly complex climate-related regulations, including increased risks related to 'greenwashing', indicating an awareness of potential ESG-related risks.

The company is focused on human capital management, including diversity and inclusion initiatives, indicating a commitment to social responsibility.

The company is operating in a positive rate environment with increasing insurable values, indicating a favorable market condition for revenue growth.

The company acknowledges global economic and geopolitical risks, including high inflation, interest rates, and political instability, indicating a potential impact on its business.

The company acknowledges risks related to changes in U.S. and foreign tax laws, as well as increasing regulatory requirements, indicating potential compliance challenges.