Aon to acquire UK-based Insurance Broker Griffiths & Armour
Rhea-AI Summary
Aon plc (NYSE: AON) has announced the acquisition of UK-based insurance broker Griffiths & Armour, which will operate as 'Griffiths & Armour, an Aon company'. The acquisition strengthens Aon's presence in the UK and Ireland, combining complementary capabilities. Griffiths & Armour brings approximately 200 employees and specializes in professional indemnity insurance and general insurance broking, with offices in Liverpool, Manchester, Dublin, and London. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2025, subject to regulatory approvals. This strategic move aligns with Aon's global 3x3 Plan to accelerate its Aon United strategy.
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- Strategic expansion in UK and Ireland markets
- Acquisition adds 200 skilled employees to workforce
- Gains specialist expertise in professional indemnity insurance
- Extends geographical presence with offices in key UK and Irish cities
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News Market Reaction – AON
On the day this news was published, AON declined 0.67%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
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The acquisition closely aligns with Aon's strategy to further expand its presence in the
"As we continue to go further, faster to help our clients navigate growing uncertainty and volatility, we are looking forward to welcoming Griffiths & Armour to Aon," said Greg Case, CEO of Aon. "Our complementary capabilities and cultures will create unmatched client and colleague experiences across the
Griffiths & Armour has established a market-leading presence from their base in the north of
Carl Evans, CEO of Professional Risks for Griffiths & Armour, commented; "Becoming part of the Aon family is the result of a meticulous search for a trusted partner with whom we can work, to ensure the future success of Griffiths & Armour and to enable us to enhance, grow and expand our unique client proposition. This proposition is founded on a culture that has been created and refined over the last 90 years, of which we are immensely proud."
Matt Donnelly, CEO of General Insurance for Griffiths & Armour, added; "We have long-regarded Aon for its professionalism and client service excellence. In them we have found a partner who will not only help deliver continued growth, but also preserve and embrace the culture that we and our client community hold dear. We very much look forward to this next chapter."
"Griffiths & Armour is a brilliant business and will bring quality, expertise and an exceptional platform for growth to our firm," said Jane Kielty,
Closing of the transaction is subject to customary conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to occur in the first quarter of 2025. Aon and Griffiths & Armour will continue to operate independently until the closing date.
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 Griffiths & Armour
Griffiths & Armour are a consulting insurance broker providing clarity and protection for business leaders. We exist to make our clients' worlds less complicated by minimising risk. We work across a range of sectors by combining deep market insight, long-term relationships, and end-to-end support to manage and minimise professional and business risk, as well as offering private client support to protect individuals' most important personal assets.
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