Aon
Aon is a global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Employing 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries Aon seeks to use proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance.
Aon’s fast-paced growth began in 1982 when the Ryan Insurance Group merged with Combined International Corporation.
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, acquisitions and organic growth fueled Aon’s expansion in the global insurance marketplace. Buys have included Minet Group, Alexander & Alexander [both in 1997] and Benfield [2008].
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Regional lines redrawn as Aon seeks to grow.
UK wide restructure for Aon
Aon divides UK into four key areas in a move designed to help growth.
Aon’s revenue hits £1.7bn in Q2 2014
International business revenue up slightly over first half of the year
Willis UK CEO promoted to global placement role
New position created for David Martin.
RSA confirms global broker team roles
Development coincides with retirement of Paul Donaldson.
Gable posts 99% profit jump in "strongest results to date"
Provider reported COR of 72% off the back of "very strong trading".
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Marsh CEO appointed as chair of new Biba advisory board
New recruit will lead board advising on international and London market broking issues.
Willis appoints new CEO to replace Hearn
David Martin promoted to lead Willis Limited.
Aon’s profits rise 25% to $325m
Broker giant sees revenue increase to $2.9m in the first quarter of 2014.
Miller adds two from Aon to hull team
Duo was added as part of Miller's development plans.
Lockton makes double hire for REAC team
Broker turns to Aon and Bluefin for new recruits.
Marsh expands regional trade credit practice
New recruits will help Marsh capitalise on economic recovery, says broker.
Aon at forefront of apprenticeship launch
Project also brings together the CII, the ABI and Biba.
Aon promotes Hamilton-Stubber to APC chairman
New chairman brings 30 years of experience in the private client arena to the role.
Aon delivers 12% increase in profits in 2013
Broker achieves 3% rise in group revenue.
Gable and Aon in £10m deal
Gable aiming to expand European presence with Aon deal.
Gallagher Heath adds new role to public sector and education arm
New recruit has worked at Aon and Marsh.
Lorica adds London branch director from Aon
Broker kicks off 2014 with string of new appointments.
JLT takes on five senior recruits for construction division
Arrivals described as "market-leading practitioners".
Gallagher's Devine to head up education practice
Devine will replace Peter Bristow who is leaving to pursue other opportunities.
Rural Insurance appoints Aon's Barclay as MD
Current head Simon Stevens stepping down to relocate abroad.
Aon beds down with new client
Broker wins Silentnight Group account.