Agreement builds on firm’s commitment to broaden client access to small and local businesses

CHICAGO, Feb. 17, 2025 - Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced it has entered into a co-broking agreement with minority-owned enterprise (MBE) broker, Protecdiv, to enhance service offerings to U.S.-based public and private sector entities. 

Co-founded in 2018 by T. Kael Coleman, CEO, and Paul C. Little, COO, Protecdiv is the only certified MBE, full-service insurance and reinsurance brokerage firm focused on public entity, specialty and multi-national clients in the property, casualty, mortgage and credit risk transfer spaces.

Lori Goltermann, CEO of Global Regions and North America at Aon, said: “Aon is committed to making investments to increase our capabilities on behalf of the needs of our clients. We are pleased to collaborate with Protecdiv as we continue to deliver on a shared commitment to supplier diversity, innovation and impact, and shape better business decisions for all clients.”  

Protecdiv will work with Aon on a variety of commercial insurance and reinsurance solutions associated with market needs within the private and public sectors.

Coleman said: “We are thrilled to work with Aon to deliver meaningful solutions to industry-leading clients and support their vital missions. This agreement combines Aon’s global scale with our supplier expertise to drive measurable impact across industries. Together, we aim to expand opportunities and provide exceptional service to public entities, corporations and underserved communities.”  

Robert Simpson, Director of Small Business and Sustainable Procurement at Aon at Aon added: “Aon believes that our relationships and expertise are part of what helps differentiate us in the market. We are committed to driving value for our clients by connecting them with suppliers, like Protecdiv, to create commercial impact.” 

The full terms of the arrangement have not been disclosed. For more information about Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions, please visit: www.aon.com/en/capabilities/reinsurance  

About Aon 
Aon plc (NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through actionable analytic insight, globally integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital expertise, and locally relevant solutions, our colleagues provide clients in over 120 countries with the clarity and confidence to make better risk and people decisions that protect and grow their businesses. 

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About Protecdiv 
Protecdiv is a full-service insurance and reinsurance brokerage firm focused on delivering innovative risk management solutions to public entities, specialty clients, and large corporations. Since its founding in 2018, Protecdiv has worked to create value for its clients through deep industry expertise, tailored solutions, and a client-first approach. For more information, visit www.Protecdiv.com.

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Protecdiv Media Contact 
Stephen.breen@rein4ce.co.uk
+44 (0) 7843 076556