July 15, 2010 at 7:08 a.m.
Filed under:
Advertising/Marketing,
Sports
By Tribune staff report
Aon CEO Greg Case shakes hands with Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson after they unveiled the teams new uniform in Chicago. (AP)
The new Manchester United home jersey featuring the logo of Chicago-based Aon Corp. was revealed last night at an event at Chicago’s Niketown store on Michigan Avenue.
“The Manchester United shirt is an iconic image in the world of sport, and we are honored to appear on it,” said Greg Case, president and chief executive officer of Aon. “Starting today millions of people worldwide will begin to know yet another leading team: Aon.” Get the full story »
July 12, 2010 at 2:16 p.m.
Filed under:
Consulting,
Insurance,
M&A
Aon headquaters in Chicago. (AP)
By Bruce Japsen and Becky Yerak | After talking for a “reasonably long period of time,” Aon Corp. is taking over Hewitt Associates for $4.9 billion in cash and stock to expand its offerings to global employers navigating the complexities of health care reform and employee benefits.
The announcement Monday has pushed stock in the stock in the Chicago-based insurance brokerage and consulting firm down 7 percent in in late-afternoon trading. Get the full story »
