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- **Revenue Momentum**: 7% organic growth driven by Commercial Risk (double-digit U.S. growth), Reinsurance (8% expansion), and data center risk management wins.
- **Strategic Investments**: 6% net talent growth and $32 million EBITDA from NFP M&A, positioning for 80+ basis points 2026 growth. Data center initiatives target $10 billion+ premium in 2026.
- **Financial Strength**: 26.3% adjusted margin, $1.1 billion free cash flow, and $3.05 EPS. NFP Wealth sale strengthens capital for strategic M&A.
- **Market Leadership**: Unique risk capital + human capital model secures major client wins, including $30 billion hyperscaler coverage and captive partnerships.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Revenue Growth**: 7% organic revenue growth, driven by strong performance across Commercial Risk, Reinsurance, Health Solutions, and Wealth. Key highlights include double-digit growth in U.S. Commercial Risk and 8% growth in Reinsurance.
- **Strategic Initiatives**: Progress on the 3x3 Plan, including talent investments (6% net increase in revenue-generating hires year-to-date) and data center risk management solutions. Aon's data center life cycle insurance program secured $30 billion in coverage for a hyperscaler.
- **Client Wins**: Secured captive insurance partnerships with a global logistics company and expanded benefits work with a financial services client, showcasing Aon's analytic capabilities and client service.
- **Market Trends**: Increased demand for risk management solutions due to climate risks, workforce-related issues, and AI-driven infrastructure investments. Data center CapEx is expected to exceed $2 trillion globally over the next few years.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Financial Performance**: Adjusted operating margin expanded to 26.3% (170 basis points year-over-year), with free cash flow up 13% to $1.1 billion. Adjusted EPS was $3.05, and the company reaffirmed 2025 guidance for mid-single-digit organic growth and 80-90 basis points margin expansion.
- **Capital Allocation**: Returned $1.2 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Sold NFP Wealth for $2 billion, strengthening capital position for high-return M&A. NFP closed $32 million in EBITDA from middle-market acquisitions.
- **Cost Management**: Restructuring savings of $35 million in Q3, on track for $150 million annual target. ABS-driven scale improvements and talent investments contributed to margin expansion.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Talent Strategy**: 6% net increase in revenue-generating hires, contributing 30-35 basis points to organic growth. 2024 hiring cohort expected to add 80 basis points in 2026. Focus on high-growth sectors like construction and energy.
- **Data Center Risk**: Potential for $10 billion+ new premium volume in 2026. Aon's proprietary insurance program covers construction, cyber, and operational risks, with $30 billion in coverage secured for a hyperscaler.
- **Capital Deployment**: Prioritize high-return M&A (e.g., U.S. P&C opportunities) alongside shareholder returns. Free cash flow growth expected to continue, supporting double-digit EPS growth.
- **Reinsurance Outlook**: Softening property rates offset by facultative growth and STG analytics demand. Long-term focus on alternative risk transfer solutions for hyperscalers and infrastructure projects.


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