NYSE: AON
Headquarters: 200 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
www.aon.com

Total 2009 revenue: $7.6 billion

Key officers: Gregory C. Case, President & Chief Executive Officer; Christa Davies, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Operating in 120 countries with 500 global offices, The Aon Corporation consists of Aon Risk Services, Aon Benfield, and Aon Consulting. Insurance products for businesses and groups as well as risk management services are offered through Risk Services while Aon Benfield handles reinsurance brokerage. It’s a global leader in reinsurance and insurance brokerage and provides more of these services than any other company.

Some quick facts about the Aon Corporation:

The company began in 1982 as the result of a merger between the Ryan Insurance Group and Combined International Corporation. In 1987, this partnership went public under the name Aon, which is Gaelic for “oneness.”

One of the company’s many acquisitions was Hudig-Langeveldt, which was founded in 1680 and insured cargo ships from damage.

In 2009, the Aon Corporation agreed to a four-year shirt sponsorship deal with Manchester United, one of England’s most prestigious professional soccer clubs. At the time, it ranked as the most expensive shirt sponsorship in history.

Sources: Aon.com, Hoovers.com

Compiled by Life Quotes, Inc. staff