Aon (NYSE: AOC) has appointed Gary Vitalone resident managing director of Aon Risk Services Washington. In this role Vitalone will be responsible for brokerage services of property & casualty insurance, and risk management consulting for large and middle-market clients in Washington state. He will be based in Seattle.

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Kip Kelley, regional managing director, Aon Risk Services said, "Gary has proven during his tenure with Aon that he has the insight and the leadership skills to build further success for our company in the Puget Sound region."

Vitalone brings more than 20 years of insurance and risk management experience to lead the Washington operation. He joined Aon Risk Services in 1995 as an account executive, and subsequently held senior positions within Aon Risk Services Washington before being named to head of office position.

A graduate of Syracuse University, Vitalone began his insurance career at Travelers as an underwriter. Prior to working for Aon, Vitalone was employed by Marsh USA in San Francisco.

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.

For more information, contact:

Thaddeus Woosley, Aon Corporation, 312.381.2446, Thaddeus_Woosley@aon.com

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CONTACT: Thaddeus Woosley of Aon Corporation, +1-312-381-2446,
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