LONDON (29 November 2011): Aon Risk Solutions, the risk management business of Aon Corporation (NYSE: AON), today announced the appointment of Mark R Parker to the position of Director in Aon's London Global Broking Center's International Property and Casualty specialty, led by Luigi Sturani. He will be based in Aon’s UK headquarters in London when his appointment takes effect on 09 December.

As part of the London Global Broking Center’s senior leadership team, Mark will support the expansion of an already strong International P&C portfolio, working with Luigi in driving new business development and market penetration. He will also be responsible for delivering Aon’s client excellence program in the Global Broking Center.

Mark joins Aon with an impressive career in the insurance industry including underwriting, consulting and broking, spanning more than 25 years. Mark spent a significant part of his career with the Willis Group where he was CEO of the Global Markets International Division in London and a Partners Council member.

Commenting on Mark’s appointment Luigi said,”I have known Mark in the industry for some time and I’m delighted to welcome someone of his calibre to the team. This appointment reflects the Global Broking Center’s position in the market as the broker of choice and will further enhance the solutions and experience we deliver to clients.”

Mark added, "I’m delighted to be joining Aon, a company I have long admired for their commitment to client service excellence and their outstanding record of creating new and innovative risk transfer and risk management solutions for their clients. I am particularly looking forward to working with Luigi Sturani and his team and also the Aon Global retail network to help continue to grow the business and provide the best possible service to Aon’s client wherever they are in the world".

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