Aon Risk Solutions brokers dominate field of Risk & Insurance Magazine's Power Brokers for third consecutive year

CHICAGO, Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third year in a row, more brokers from Aon Risk Solutions, the global risk management business of Aon Corporation (NYSE: AON), were named Power Brokers® by Risk & Insurance magazine than any other firm. Aon brokers earned 35 of the 126 Power Broker designations, and represented half of all finalists. Aon professionals dominated six categories: Fine Arts, Global, Pharmaceuticals, Retail/Wholesale, Telecommunications and Workers' Compensation.

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Carol Murphy and Howard Tollin earned Responsibility Leader® designations as well, which were presented to 10 Power Brokers whose achievements not only benefit their clients and company, but also positively impact their communities.

Fifteen Aon brokers out of the 42 selected made the magazine's Under 40s list, which identifies rising stars in the insurance industry.

Continuing his winning streak, Marshall Nadel, managing director of Aon Risk Solutions' Power Specialty, was named Power Broker in the Utilities category. Nadel has been named a Power Broker every year since its inception, marking a total of seven consecutive honors.

"Aon's commitment to providing the highest level of client service through unmatched industry knowledge and an innovative approach to solving risk-related problems is demonstrated by the number of our colleagues honored by the Power Broker designation," said Steve McGill, chairman and CEO of Aon Risk Solutions. "We applaud all of the winners and finalists for their tireless efforts on behalf of their clients."

Aon Risk Solutions' 35 Power Brokers:

Automotive
Michelle Scott

Chemicals
Rebecca Newman (Under 40)
Kevin Strong (Under 40)

Education
Joseph Cafferelli
Anne Mulholland

Entertainment/Media
George Walden

Environmental
Aashish "A.C" Chauhan,
Howard Tollin (Responsibility Leader)

Financial Institutions
Andrew Harbut (Under 40)
David Payne

Fine Arts
Diane Jackson
Lynn Marcin
Anne Rappa

Global
Stephen Alexandris (Under 40)
Kathleen Lynch (Under 40)
Eric Viktorin (Under 40)

Public Sector
Karen Cunningham
William Deeb

Retail/Wholesale
Hilda Batlle (Under 40)
Larry Bowlus
Kevin Garvey(Under 40)

Telecommunications
Melissa Carmichael
Richard Miller
Alfred Tobin

Utilities
Rob Battenfield (Under 40)
Marshall Nadel

Marine
Kevin Sisk

Pharmaceuticals
Edwin Albers (Under 40)
Timothy Gosnear

Real Estate
Jacquelyn Bolig
Jason Peery (Under 40)

Transportation
Monica Brecka
Patricia Piccinini

Workers' Compensation
Carol Murphy (Responsibility Leader)
Anne Stites

Aon Risk Solutions' 25 Power Broker Finalists:

Automotive
Mike Stankard
Richard Moore

Aviation
Michael Gruetzmacher (Under 40)

Education
Matthew Schneider

Environmental
Kenneth Anderson

Entertainment/Media
Lori Shaw

Financial Institutions
Thomas Hams
Christian Hoffman (Under 40)
Michael K. O'Connell

Fine Arts
Adrienne Reid
Jeff Minett

Global
Beth Henry
Bharat Kannan
Brian Stitle

Hospitality/Gaming
David Johnson

Marine
Euan Smart

Public Sector
John Griffin
Regina Carter
Carleen Patterson

Retail/Wholesale
Andrew Lennox
Brian Wanat
Lynn Jekkals

Telecommunications
Michael Brodie (Under 40)

Technology
Kevin Kalinich
Scott Kannry (Under 40)

Power Broker designations are based on nominations provided by brokers and judged based on references given by risk managers. Judging is based on a nominee's creativity in problem solving, industry knowledge and client service. To review the complete list of Power Brokers, visit http://www.riskandinsurance.com.

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About Aon
Aon Corporation (NYSE:AON) is the leading global provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human resources solutions and outsourcing services. Through its more than 61,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon unites to empower results for clients in over 120 countries via innovative and effective risk and people solutions and through industry-leading global resources and technical expertise. Aon has been named repeatedly as the world's best broker, best insurance intermediary, reinsurance intermediary, captives manager and best employee benefits consulting firm by multiple industry sources. Visit http://www.aon.com for more information on Aon and http://www.aon.com/manchesterunited to learn about Aon's global partnership and shirt sponsorship with Manchester United.

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