WARSAW, 25 September 2009 - Aon Poland has acquired Dom Brokerski Progres S.A. and Progres Services Sp z.o.o., the leading automotive brokerage firm in the Polish market. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The combined firm will become one of the largest insurance brokers in Poland.

Aon, which has been present in Poland since 1992, will be bringing on board Progres's expertise in the automotive and other high volume insurance lines. 

"This acquisition is in line with Aon Central and Eastern Europe’s strategy of becoming the leading brokerage firm in the Polish market. The acquisition will also enable us to enhance the scope of services that Aon companies currently offer to its clients and to gain stronger purchase power in the market," explained Onno Janssen, Chief Executive Officer of Aon Central and Eastern Europe. 

"Acquiring Progres will give Aon unmatched expertise in providing motor insurance and fleet management services to leasing companies and corporate fleets," added Slawomir Bany, Chief Executive Officer of Aon Poland.

"Joining our operations with Aon will give our colleagues and clients the opportunity to make use of the global knowledge and position Aon has achieved over the years," said Piotr Razniewski, Chief Executive Officer of Dom Brokerski Progres and Artur Mrzyglod, Chief executive Officer of Progres Services Sp z.o.o.

With this acquisition, Aon is further strengthening its position as the leading broker in Central and Eastern Europe, being able to support clients' needs at all times with the most comprehensive and professional risk related solutions available in the market.

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