CHICAGO (Nov. 1, 2013) – The Houston office of Aon Risk Solutions, the global risk management business of Aon plc (NYSE: AON), recently earned two honors, recognizing its human resource practices as well as rising stars.

Presented by The National Association for Business Resources, Houston’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™, the nation’s premier human resources awards competition and gala, honored Aon Houston for its commitment, innovation and excellence in HR practices and employee enrichment. Additionally, Oil and Gas Investor magazine, the complete source for information about the financial world of oil and gas, selected Matt Gelotti, vice president, Aon  Energy Houston, as a 2013 20 Under 40 Rising Star in Finance.

“This recognition reinforces our dedication to providing clients with the most innovative and effective tools to help solve their HR challenges,” said Charles Philpott, regional managing director for Aon Houston. “Companies are up against major health and benefits changes, and they are in need of clear direction to successfully navigate them. It takes top talent to efficiently and effectively communicate and advise them.”

Houston’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™ competition identified and honored organizations throughout Houston that displayed a commitment to excellence. Organizations were assessed based on categories such as communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention and more.

In its inaugural year, Oil and Gas Investor magazine’s 20 Under 40 list showcased younger finance professionals that demonstrated impressive initiative and talent, inspired and motivated colleagues and engaged with their communities. Each of the 20 young professionals will be profiled in the January issue of Oil and Gas Investor magazine.

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About The National Association for Business Resources (NABR)    
The National Association For Business Resources based in Warren, Mich. boasts a sphere of influence that no other organization of its kind can claim, leveraging a depth of programs and community initiatives that positively impact more than 150,000 businesses. www.nationalbiz.org.

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 65,000 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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