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].
Bluefin appoints new HNW chief
Bluefin Insurance has appointed Steve Hook as head of high net worth (HNW).
CII apprenticeship numbers exceed 1,000 in 2012
The number of new apprentices studying Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) units and qualifications exceeded 1,000 for the first time in 2012.
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Giles expands in Scotland with trio of appointments
Giles Insurance Brokers has added three new hires to its Scotland team.
Aon reports profit and revenue up
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Aon considering bonus backtrack
Aon is reportedly weighing up whether to backtrack on a controversial plan to pay UK staff their 2012 bonus payments in the new tax year.
Aon offers bonus delay to avoid 50% tax
Aon has given staff the option of deferring their 2012 bonuses until the new tax year.
Aon Risk Solutions goes to US arm for new director
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Erica White as executive director of its insurance company practice.
Aon builds in Bristol
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Peter Grocock as branch director for its Bristol office, a new role for the business.
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Aon Risk Solutions has partnered with Netherlands-based Space Expedition Corporation for an insurance policy providing comprehensive and customised protection for space travellers.
Product roundup: To boldly go where products have rarely been before
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Aon Risk Solutions opens new Birmingham office
Aon Risk Solutions has opened a new Birmingham office as part of a "longer-term investment in the region".
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Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has appointed Darren Carr as class underwriter.
Cargo specialist comes aboard at Miller
Tony Robinson, a specialist in stock throughput, cargo and project cargo insurance broking, has joined Miller.
Giles reaches down under for corporate risks chief
Giles has appointed John Leckie as branch director, corporate risks.
Biba welcomes private equity capture of Premium Credit
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has welcomed GTCR's acquisition of Premium Credit.
Aon reports 2% organic growth for retail brokerage
Aon's retail brokerage organic revenue increased by 2% in the third quarter of 2012, according to its results.
Alesco moves for former Aon and Marsh specialist
Alesco has snapped up risk and insurance power construction specialist Alison Baker from Aon.
Aon announces UK NFL tie-up
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Bluefin swoops for Aon duo to grow Birmingham team
Bluefin Insurance Group has appointed two new account directors in its Birmingham office.
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The rush to the bottom over price by customers can only hurt the industry, but brokers are well placed to stop the rot by offering their clients advice on the difference that choosing the right insurer can make.
Bluefin nabs former Reich man to head up North West branches
Bluefin Insurance Group has pounced to appoint former Reich man John Capel as regional managing director for two of its branches in the North West.
Aon UK unveils Carnegie-Brown as new non-exec chairman
Aon UK has unveiled Bruce Carnegie-Brown as non-executive chairman following the departure of Paul Manduca.
JLT in Miller raid to bolster risk practice
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