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].
ISS and Glass Lewis urge shareholders to vote in favour of Aon/WTW deal
Both Aon and WTW are holding extraordinary general meetings for shareholders on 26 August.
WTW and Aon address five lawsuits amid deal transaction
The two broking giants describe the legal actions as “without merit”.
GRP buys seven business books from Aon
The deal includes a large portfolio in Northern Ireland.
People Moves Round-up: 13 - 17 July 2020
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WTW calls shareholder meeting on Aon deal
A meeting of Willis Tower Watson shareholders has been called as US Department of Justice calls for more information on the £22.9bn merger.
Aon to repay 20% pay cuts
Broker backtracks after 70% of employees were forced to take reductions in pay due to the coronavirus crisis.
Insurance Covid-Cast: Managing return to work risks as offices look to re-open
In the 28th episode of Post and Insurance Age’s video series we gathered together an expert panel to discuss how employers manage the return to the office, given many staff members might have anxieties about the ‘new normal’ - not least travelling to and…
Insurance Covid Cast: Reinvigorating the workforce post-pandemic
In the 27th episode of Post and Insurance Age’s video series we gathered together an expert panel to discuss what the insurance sector has learnt over the last three months - and how it might shape the employer-employee relationship when offices re-open.
Brokers mixed response to Black Lives Matter
Updated: Some have pledged an “anti-racist” approach but there is little ethnicity data available to measure performance.
Former MP Amber Rudd joins ‘Pan Re’ committee alongside series of industry big hitters
Aon’s Julie Page and Marsh’s Chris Lay are to lead the distribution working group as Jon Dye also joins the Stephen Catlin-led organisation.
Covid-19: Are brokers taking pay cuts to get through the crisis?
After Aon stated that 70% of its staff are expected to take reductions in salary as the business tackles the economic impact of the coronavirus, other UK brokers reveal a mixed approach to the situation.
Covid-19: Stephen Catlin heads up industry steering group on pandemic response
The group, which has members including Aviva's Maurice Tulloch and RSA's Stephen Hester, is working closely with Pool Re to develop solutions to the crisis.
News analysis: Aon creates world’s biggest broker with Willis Towers Watson deal
Brokers broadly welcome deal between broking giants and look forward to opportunities created
Insurance Age Digital Issue: April - Insurance and Covid-19
The coronavirus crisis has forced us all to adapt. Here, for the very first time, we have the digital-only edition of Insurance Age.
Q&A: Polaris managing director Vivek Banga
Polaris celebrated 25 years last year and also had a MD change with Vivek Banga taking the top spot. Banga catches up with Jonathan Swift about the future of e-trade and the role brokers can play.
Aon/WTW: Independent broker values set to rise following deal
Deal creates UK broker “unicorns” as Marsh moves to number two on the global broking table.
Analysts say Aon tie-up benefits Willis Towers Watson
However, Mazars' Simon Fitzsimmons flags that the deal, which will see Aon become the largest broker in the world, still needs to be approved by the Competition and Markets Authority.
Aon and WTW deal expected to result in savings
Business expects to pay around $1.4bn in integration costs.
Aon to merge with Willis Towers Watson to create $80bn company
The $30bn deal will see the combined business operate under the Aon brand led by Aon CEO Greg Case, with the transaction expected to go through in the first half of 2021.
MPs urge insurance sector to focus on financial inclusion
Insurance Cares: Aon and Aviva push to get social landlords to make use of their tenants contents insurance schemes in order to help vulnerable customers, as MPs outline challenges for the industry.
People Moves Round-up: 3-7 February
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Profit soars at Aon in 2019
Broker also posts rise in revenue for the year as CEO Greg Case says business saw its strongest level of organic growth in over 15 years.
Aon UK appoints chief broking officer
Helene Madell will look after commercial risk solutions, health solutions, and affinity.
Lloyd’s launches trans and non-binary inclusion guide
Market believes the guide is appropriate for insurance firms of all sizes.