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 post 5% commercial organic growth for 2023
Aon has reported 5% organic growth in its commercial risk solutions business to $7.04bn (£5.52bn) in 2023 as profits across the global giant slipped year-on-year.
The American consolidators are not done yet
Recent years have been notable for the amount of consolidation led by US-based insurance brokers. Ida Axling looks at whether these players are likely to continue doing deals at the same rate and what is driving these buying sprees.
Jane Kielty named Aon UK CEO
Aon has promoted Jane Kielty to UK CEO, she will be part of the EMEA leadership team and report to CEO of EMEA, Julie Page.
Ex-Towergate boss Joe Thelwell joins Aon
Aon has appointed former Towergate Insurance Brokers CEO, Joe Thelwell, as UK head of SME.
Analysis: Aon’s £10.6bn NFP takeover not enough for it to replace Marsh as largest global broker
Aon’s £10.6bn acquisition of NFP earlier this week will not be enough to help it supplant Marsh McLennan as the world’s largest broker, according to a report.
Aon to buy NFP from Ardonagh investors MDP and HPS for £10.6bn
Aon has agreed to acquire rival US broking firm NFP for a total consideration estimated to be $13.4bn (£10.6bn).
People Moves: 4-8 December
Stay in the loop with the latest insurance personnel moves.
Arch takes team from Aon to launch intangible assets offering
Arch Insurance International has taken a team from Aon after an agreement to acquire some assets of its intellectual property liability managing general agent business.
Julie Page to lead UK and EMEA as Aon brings regions together
Aon has confirmed it will “bring together” the UK and Europe, Middle East and Africa regions on 15 November with Julie Page named as leader.
Brokers pledge to stop sharing building commissions and cap fees
Five top 100 UK broking groups have pledged to end sharing building insurance commissions with landlords and to cap fees. However, many others have not signed up including Gallagher UK who has refused to back the pledge in its existing version over…
People Moves: 23 - 27 October 2023
Stay in the loop with the latest insurance personnel moves.
Ardonagh, Aston Lark, Marsh and WTW staff among those chosen for CII New Gen broking group
The Chartered Insurance Institute has announced the 2023/24 broking group cohort of the New Generation talent programme.
Broker Expo 2023: Influencers warned about what they post on social media
Social media influencers are putting themselves at risk by posting about high value possessions when they are out of the house.
Broker Expo 2023: Data “armistice” to lead to greater info sharing and better decisions
Sharing data across the industry will help insurers and brokers make more informed decisions for their customers, according to panellists at Broker Expo yesterday.
Top 100 UK Brokers 2023: Directory – £600m – £750m
Aon – Ardonagh Group
Market Moves: September 2023
All the latest key personnel moves across the insurance market.
My Perfect Broker Week: Aon’s Alexa Owen
To tie in with the first-ever UK Broker Week, we asked our speakers to outline what their perfect working week would look like. Alexa Owen, head of private clients at Aon shares her thoughts.
Aon expands with ex-Aviva and Ardonagh leader Graeme MacMillan
Aon has named Graeme MacMillan as chief broking officer for Commercial Risk Solutions in the UK, starting in the newly created role on 1 November.
A ‘moral commitment’ - Aon and Lloyd's partner to help Ukraine
Aon and Lloyd’s have partnered with an insurer to support Ukraine firms and ‘restore well-being’ to the war-ravaged nation.
Biba 2023: A period of regulatory and legislative stability tops broker wish list
Attendees at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester voted for a period of stability with no regulatory or legislative changes as their top desire in a poll at the event yesterday.
Succession planning: developing the senior manager talent of the future
Talent recruitment continues to be a major issue for brokers at all levels of seniority. With this in mind, Rachel Gordon looks at what insurers can do to help intermediaries develop their future leaders.
Education and client conversations key to reducing underinsurance in the HNW space
The high-net-worth sector is playing catch up in making sure clients are not underinsured as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic pause on site visits – and policyholders are having building work done on their properties and possessions accruing more value.
Biba cancels CBI membership amid misconduct allegations
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has confirmed to Insurance Age that it has cancelled its membership of the Confederation of British Industry amid allegations of sexual misconduct directed at senior CBI staff.
FCA boss Brewis to address Consumer Duty concerns at Insurance Age event
Matthew Brewis, director of insurance at the Financial Conduct Authority, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for the first Insurance Age Broker Breakfast event in Leeds next month.