The company completed several acquisitions during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, including Ericson Insurance Services, The Rowley Agency, and OperationsInc, along with 25 other acquisitions, indicating an active M&A strategy.

Goodwill increased to $12,193.4 million and amortizable intangible assets increased to $4,353.2 million, reflecting the impact of recent acquisitions.

The company recorded $1,221.1 million in earnout obligations, indicating future payments tied to the performance of acquired entities.

Total expenses increased to $2,403.5 million from $2,127.9 million in the same quarter last year, primarily due to increases in compensation ($1,621.9 million vs $1,424.5 million) and operating expenses ($453.7 million vs $423.0 million).

The company recognized $13.8 million of expense related to the accretion of the discount recorded for earnout obligations in connection with acquisitions, indicating the impact of acquisition-related liabilities on earnings.

The company recognized $29.1 million of income related to net adjustments in the estimated fair value of the liability for earnout obligations, reflecting the impact of revised assumptions on earnings.

The company is exposed to market risks, including changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, and uses derivative instruments to manage these risks.

The company has a remaining exposure on previously earned tax credits, which could be disallowed by the IRS.

The company is involved in various legal proceedings, claims, disputes, regulatory matters and governmental inspections or investigations, which could have a material adverse impact on the business.

The company provides services in approximately 130 countries, indicating a strong global presence and competitive reach.

The company has a strong presence in the retail and wholesale insurance and reinsurance brokerage markets, indicating a well-established market position.

The company expects increases in property/casualty rates to continue, indicating a favorable pricing environment.

The company's compensation and operating expenses increased, which may indicate some pressure on operational efficiency.

The company amortized $524.4 million of deferred contract costs, indicating the ongoing expense of fulfilling existing contracts.

The company has $119.7 million in capitalized fulfillment costs, which are amortized to expense on the contract effective date.

The company is making investments in IT and software development projects, indicating a focus on technology.

The company is moving to cloud computing based technology, which is expected to reduce capital expenditures.

The company is applying technology, data analytics and AI to drive value for clients and improve internal efficiencies.

The company used cash from operations, borrowings, and issuances of senior notes and common stock to fund acquisitions and earnout payments, indicating a priority on M&A.

The company declared $396.7 million in cash dividends, a 9% increase over the same period last year, reflecting a commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

The company did not repurchase shares during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, indicating a shift in capital allocation priorities.

The company reports the financial information related to its clean energy and other investments, indicating a focus on ESG-related initiatives.

The company is evaluating the impact of the SEC's climate-related disclosure rules on its consolidated financial statements, indicating an awareness of sustainability risks and opportunities.

The company has stated its commitment to sustainability and ESG-related initiatives, though specific details on implementation are not provided in this filing.

The company is exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk, particularly from its U.K. operations, and uses derivative instruments to manage this risk.

The company acknowledges the impact of economic conditions on its ability to source, review, and price acquisitions, indicating sensitivity to macroeconomic factors.

The company faces risks related to complying with regulatory requirements, including those related to governance, international sanctions, and ESG-related matters.