Aon
Aon’s ambition is to shape decisions for the better – to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through actionable analytic insight, globally integrated risk capital and human capital expertise, and locally relevant solutions, Aon’s employees in more than 120 countries provide clients with the clarity and confidence to make better risk and people decisions that protect and grow their businesses.
Aon names former JLT man as Bristol office director
Aon Risk Solutions has unveiled former JLT man Bill Sulman as public sector director for its Bristol office.
Bluefin Insurance goes to Jelf for new Bristol recruit
Bluefin Insurance has appointed Andy Purnell as a client services director in its Bristol office.
Aon reports 2% profit slip
Aon saw its profits creep down by 2% for the second quarter of 2013 to $241m (£156.4m), compared to the $246m posted for the same period last year.
Aon enjoys 10% profit growth for Q1 2013
Aon has posted a 10% profit rise to $261m [£169m] from $238m for the first quarter of 2013, compared to the same period last year.
Aon teams up with Manchester United in bumper training deal
Aon has signed an eight-year deal worth a reported £120m-£180m with Manchester United to rename the football club’s training centre as the Aon Training Complex and sponsor its training kit.
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.
Expertise in Action: Pricing: Looking for support
With brokers calling on insurers to share more information and provide greater practical assistance, how can both parties – and their clients – benefit from better collaboration?
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
Aon’s retail brokerage division has reported revenue of $6.1bn (£3.9bn) for 2012, up 1% from the $6bn reported for 2011.
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.
Products: Aon takes insurance to the final frontier
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
l It appears that there is no frontier which insurance broking would ever be daunted by and this month we report on a new product for space travellers, perhaps the most appropriate use of the verb “to launch” ever seen on these pages. Aon has teamed up…
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".
Mitsui at Lloyd's adds to marine team
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
Aon has been unveiled as an official sponsor of the National Football League (NFL) UK as it bids to help promote American football across the UK.