Denver, Feb. 20, 2014 – Aon plc (NYSE:AON), the leading global provider of risk management and human resources consulting and outsourcing services, today said it is looking forward to welcoming Manchester United to Denver in July 2014. Today, the club announced that it will play an international exhibition match against AS Roma on Saturday, July 26 at Sports Authority Field.
Aon is the Presenting Partner of Manchester United's 2014 tour. Aon has been the principal partner and global shirt sponsor of the club since 2010, and was the presenting partner of the club’s 2013 tour in Asia. This is the second year Manchester United has visited the United States since Aon became a principle partner.
Serving approximately 200 clients ranging from multinational organizations to small businesses, Aon’s Denver presence is comprised of more than 150 colleagues. The city is home to the firm’s global Financial Services Group which provides expertise in director’s and officers’ liability, errors and omissions, fiduciary liability, and network security liability. In addition, Aon’s Denver office serves key industries including agribusiness, construction, energy, health care and real estate. Denver also serves as the actuarial hub for Aon’s health & benefits group.
“Aon works with Manchester United to maximize their performance across multiple aspects of their organization. From risk analysis to talent development, Aon’s insight helps Manchester United empower results both on and off the field of play,” said John Bolger, resident managing director of Aon Risk Solutions’ Denver office. “The club’s visit to Denver provides us with a powerful stage to interact and engage with our clients, colleagues, and communities.”
“United’s match against AS Roma promises to be an exciting event for players and fans alike. Playing such strong opposition will be great preparation for David Moyes and his team as we look forward to the 2014/15 season. This will be the team’s first visit to Denver and we are excited to meet our fans in this city for the first time,” said Richard Arnold, Manchester United group managing director. “Manchester United has over eight million followers across the United States and Tour 2014, presented by Aon, will be a great opportunity to travel the country and bring the fans closer to the Club they love.”
Manchester United, one of the most recognized brands in one of the world’s most popular sports, has won a record 20 English League titles, a record 11 FA Cups, and three European championships.
To learn more about Aon’s partnership with Manchester United visit www.aon.com/manutd.
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 66,000 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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