Acquisitions and Dispositions

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Business Combinations and Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

In 2014, the Company completed the acquisition of eleven businesses in the Risk Solutions segment and two businesses in the HR Solutions segment.

In 2013, the Company completed the acquisition of eight businesses in the Risk Solutions segment and three businesses in the HR Solutions segment.

The following table includes the aggregate consideration transferred and the preliminary value of intangible assets recorded as a result of the Company's acquisitions (in millions):



Years ended December 31	2014		2013
Consideration	$	461	$	54
Intangible assets:
Goodwill	$	292	$	38
Other intangible assets	328		28
Total	$	620	$	66

The results of operations of these acquisitions are included in the Consolidated Financial Statements as of the acquisition date. The results of operations of the Company would not have been materially different if these acquisitions had been reported from the beginning of the period in which they were acquired.

Dispositions

During 2014, the Company completed the disposition of two businesses in the Risk Solutions segment. Total pretax gains of $24 million were recognized on these sales, which are included in Other income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

During 2013, the Company completed the disposition of seven businesses in the Risk Solutions segment and two businesses in the HR Solutions segment. Total pretax gains of $10 million were recognized on these sales, which are included in Other income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

During 2012, the Company completed the disposition of three businesses in the Risk Solutions segment and one business in the HR Solutions segment. Total pretax gains of $1 million were recognized on these sales, which are included in Other income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.