Aon Consulting, the human capital and management consulting organization of Aon Corporation (NYSE: AOC), promoted Susan Alford to executive vice president and southeast region head effective January 1, 2006. Alford will remain in the Atlanta office in her new role.

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In the 28 years that Alford has worked with Aon Consulting, she has served in a number of key positions, including most recently, as the head of the firm's Atlanta office and national defined contribution practice leader. Alford's expertise includes working with plan sponsors in the design, implementation and administration of defined contribution plans including 401(k) and ESOPs. She has also been responsible for the development and marketing of Aon's integrated retirement services, working with alliance partners.

In her new role, Alford will be responsible for account management and business development throughout the region. Key aspects of this responsibility include working with southeast region clients and prospective clients, and facilitating the ongoing development of distinctive, value-added services that meet their needs. She will also have responsibility for talent management in the region.

"Susan has been a valuable member of Aon's leadership team for numerous years, and will now use this experience to help direct, and ensure the success and growth of Aon Consulting's client relationships and business operations in the Southeast Region," stated Roger Vaughn, president of Aon Consulting's United States operations.

Aon Consulting's southeast region includes Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and Florida. The region's offices serve clients of all sizes in the southeast, the nation and across the globe.

About Aon

Aon Corporation ( http://www.aon.com/ ) is a leading provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting, and specialty insurance underwriting. There are 47,000 employees working in Aon's 500 offices in more than 120 countries. Backed by broad resources, industry knowledge and technical expertise, Aon professionals help a wide range of clients develop effective risk management and workforce productivity solutions.

Aon Consulting is among the top global human resources consulting firms, with 2004 revenues of $1.247 billion and 7,000 professionals in 120 offices throughout the world. Aon Consulting delivers integrated consulting solutions to help clients with employee benefits, human resources outsourcing, compensation, communication and management consulting.

Contact:

Rebecca Stevenson, Aon, +1.410.783.4614, Rebecca_A_Stevenson@aon.com

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CONTACT: Rebecca Stevenson of Aon, +1-410-783-4614,
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