52% point to Technology, Media & Telecom as one of the top two sectors. In second place, 36% cite Consumer, 32% say Pharma, Medical & Biotech, and a further 32% chose Financial Services.
Sectors with the most expected M&A activity
Increased use of R&W and tax insurance in the renewables industry both with the mergers and acquisition of renewable energy-focused companies and in tax equity investing
Professional/Financial/Tech Services a close second at 11%
Globally in 2020, IT/Tech & Data Analytics & Software were the most active, representing 12% of overall activity
M&A Insurance placed by Aon in key sectors