Los Angeles, April 8, 2014 – Aon plc (NYSE:AON), the leading global provider of risk management and human resources consulting and outsourcing services, today said it is looking forward to welcoming Manchester United to Los Angeles in July 2014. Today, the club announced that it will play an international exhibition match against the Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday, July 23 at the Rose Bowl.

Aon is the Presenting Partner of Manchester United's 2014 tour. Aon has been the principal partner and global shirt sponsor of the club since 2010, and was the presenting partner of the club’s 2013 tour in Asia. This is the second year Manchester United has visited the United States since Aon became a principle partner. 

With four offices and more than 430 colleagues, Aon has a significant presence in Southern California.  Aon serves over 600 clients, specializing in key industries such as automotive, construction, entertainment, financial services, higher education manufacturing, real estate, retail and technology. Aon Southern California is recognized as the region’s largest insurance broker by the Los Angeles Business Journal. 

“The partnership between Aon and Manchester United helps create greater understanding of the value we bring to clients,” said Eric Watkins, Aon Hewitt’s U.S. west region market leader. “As experts on the topics of risk and people, Aon works with the club to maximize their performance. From risk analysis to talent development, Aon’s insight helps Manchester United empower results both on and off the field of play. The club’s visit to Los Angeles provides us with an incredibly powerful platform to engage with our clients, colleagues, and communities. ”

“Playing LA Galaxy at the world-famous Rose Bowl will be an important part of the team’s preparations for the 2014/15 football season. The Club has been visiting Los Angeles since 1950 and this match provides a great opportunity for us to engage with our fans in this region,” said Richard Arnold, Manchester United Group managing director.  “The popularity of soccer in the US continues to strengthen and Major League Soccer and LA Galaxy have been fundamental to this. Our previous matches against MLS opposition have proved popular with fans and players alike and we are delighted to be returning to the US.”

Manchester United, one of the most recognized brands in one of the world’s most popular sports, has won a record 20 English League titles, a record 11 FA Cups, and three European championships. 

To learn more about Aon’s partnership with Manchester United visit www.aon.com/manutd.

About Aon

Aon plc (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 66,000 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 www.aon.com for more information on Aon and www.aon.com/manchesterunited to learn about Aon’s global partnership and shirt sponsorship with Manchester United.  

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