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].
Profits slide at Aon in 2018
Revenue increases by 8% at the broking giant.
#Insagepeople: 28 January - 3 February 2019
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FCA insurance spend rises to £264,587 for 2018/19
The regulator stuck with Aon as its broker.
Broker Expo: Clients focused on price and cover
Panel session argues that broker remuneration is not high on the agenda for clients.
#Insagepeople: 22 - 26 October 2018
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Dive In 2018: More managers are taking positive action on diversity
New campaign calling for action launched as festival has gathered global momentum.
UK Broker Awards 2018: Meet the winners
Thomas Carroll Group was named Broker of the Year, while Lisa Powis was awarded the Achievement in Broking trophy and Julie Page was crowned Broker Personality of the Year.
Dive In 2018 launches
Festival for diversity and inclusion is to take place on 25 to 27 September and focus on time and action.
#insagepeople 18 - 22 June 2018
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Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Emmanuel Kenning and Ida Axling review the top articles as clicked on by brokers.
Ian McManus leaves Aon
Former Zurich boss leaves MD of private clients and consumer role at the broker.
#Insagepeople: 19 - 25 March 2018
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Julie Page promoted to Aon UK boss
Dominic Christian becomes global chairman of Aon Benfield.
The Blog Spot: Female insurance bosses wanted
Insurance needs to change its “pale, male and stale” image and allow more women into the boardrooms, writes Ida Axling.
Profile: Julie Page, Aon Risk Solutions' CEO
CEO Julie Page explains how the “strong alignment” between Aon Risk Solutions and Hendersons drove the recent acquisition and why the industry still has to get to grips with equality and diversity
Aon’s Julie Page becomes Biba deputy chair
Tim Ryan to remain on the board after a three year stint in the role.
Aon posts Q4 loss for 2017
Revenue for the year reaches $10bn.
#Insagepeople: 08 - 14 January 2018
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Review of the year: October 2017
Reaction to the government’s Ogden rate proposals, a broker start-up, Martin Oliver’s departure, ongoing consolidation and Aon buying Henderson topped the charts in October.
Martyn Denney joins Aon
Former Marsh head of networks takes up MD role for Aon’s affinity business.
Broking Break: Your Top 5
It has been all about acquisitions and the return of the Broker Apprentice series this week in the top five most clicked on stories.
Aon buys Henderson Insurance Broking Group
Henderson to be part of Aon Risk Solutions UK.
Dive In: 71% of insurance workers want culture change
Survey reveals insurance staff believe culture within firms needs to change as diversity festival Dive In kicks off.
Insurance firms demand minimum three year transition period after Brexit
Aon, RSA and Zurich along with more than 100 businesses sign letter to the Brexit negotiators seeking a trade deal and extra time after Britain leaves the EU.