1World Sports, founded by a grant from the Aon Foundation, will host sports-related mentoring and training events around the world to encourage as many kids as possible to participate in sports and will teach life lessons of teamwork, nutrition, academic importance and health. The organization's goal is to touch the lives of one million kids over the next ten years.

The organization also will serve as a social community for kids and parents to have access to information they can use to promote sports. This social networking capability will serve to facilitate communication and mentoring for kids with coaches.

"We want to thank Ted for his significant contributions to our firm," said Greg Case, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aon Corporation. "Anyone who knows or who has worked with Ted understands that a love of sports has been his lifelong passion. Supporting 1World Sports is a natural fit for the Aon Foundation, and we look forward to future announcements from Ted as he embraces this endeavor."

"1World provides me with an exciting and challenging opportunity to take my love of sports to deserving kids around the world," said Devine, who will serve as Executive Chairman of 1World Sports. "I am extremely grateful to my friends at Aon for their support of my dream."

The position of President, Aon Risk Services (ARS) will not be replaced. Steve McGill; chairman and chief executive officer, Mike O'Connor; chief operating officer, and the ARS Executive Committee will continue to work together to serve clients with distinction and provide leadership for the 25,000 ARS colleagues around the world.

About The Aon Foundation

The Aon Foundation is the principle vehicle for Aon's philanthropic programs in the U.S. The Foundation's charitable giving is focused primarily on promoting access to and excellence in education. We believe that education sets the foundation for future success, for individuals as well as the business community. Therefore, we invest in programs that make a marked difference in the academic achievement of young people and help to develop our future workforce.

About Aon

Aon Corporation (NYSE: AOC) is the leading global provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human capital consulting. Through its more than 37,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon readily delivers distinctive client value via innovative and effective risk management and workforce productivity solutions. Aon's industry-leading global resources and technical expertise are delivered locally through more than 500 offices in more than 120 countries. Named the world's best broker by Euromoney magazine's 2008 and 2009 Insurance Survey, Aon also ranked highest on Business Insurance's listing of the world's largest insurance brokers based on commercial retail, wholesale, reinsurance and personal lines brokerage revenues in 2008. A.M. Best deemed Aon the number one insurance broker based on brokerage revenues in 2007 and 2008, and Aon was voted best insurance intermediary, best reinsurance intermediary and best employee benefits consulting firm in 2007, 2008 and 2009 by the readers of Business Insurance. For more information on Aon, log onto http://www.aon.com

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The results show that 56 per cent of employers do not have a policy, while 38 per cent are considering creating or modifying a policy.

During the course of the study, some participants seemed unaware the legislation had been enacted. This was likely due to the fact that the legislation was recent or not yet in place in their respective jurisdiction(s).

For organizations that already have or are developing a policy, the survey questioned how they plan to address mitigating risks associated with employees talking or texting while driving. More than 70 per cent say their policy would cover not only devices they provided, but also other devices, such as employees' personal mobile phones.

While some of the responses reflect a degree of due diligence with respect to legislated requirements, some noted certain policies extending beyond employer-provided devices to include restrictions on the use of personal devices, too. Most of the legislation currently in force in Canada allows individuals to use a wireless device provided it is with a hands-free device.

Aon Consulting asked if employees who were provided with a wireless device were also supplied with a hands-free device, and 55 per cent confirm this is indeed the case.

When asked if employers were instituting policies that were in line with their respective legislation, 62 per cent indicate they are simply complying with the applicable provincial legislation and regulation, while 27 per cent indicate they have completely banned the use of wireless devices while driving for business reasons.

About Aon Consulting Canada

Aon Consulting is one of Canada's leading integrated human capital consulting and outsourcing firms. Fueled by the ideas and best practices of 36,000 colleagues in 120 countries, our 800+ Canadian professionals in 12 offices coast-to-coast offer benefits, talent management and rewards strategies and solutions to help clients attract, retain and develop world-class talent. Driven by inspired and independent thinking, Aon Consulting is committed to delivering innovative and personalized business solutions with tangible value to help clients shape their organization into the workplace of the future.

About Aon Consulting

Aon Consulting Worldwide is among the top global human capital consulting firms, with 2008 revenues of $1.358 billion and more than 6,300 professionals in 229 offices worldwide. Aon Consulting works with organizations to improve business performance and shape the workplace of the future through employee benefits, talent management and rewards strategies and solutions. Aon Consulting was named the best employee benefit consulting firm by the readers of Business Insurance magazine in 2006, 2007 and 2008. For more information on Aon, please visit www.aon.mediaroom.com.

About Aon

Aon Corporation (NYSE: AOC) is the leading global provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human capital consulting. Through its more than 37,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon readily delivers distinctive client value via innovative and effective risk management and workforce productivity solutions. Aon's industry-leading global resources and technical expertise are delivered locally through more than 500 offices in more than 120 countries. Named the world's best broker by Euromoney magazine's 2008 and 2009 Insurance Survey, Aon also ranked highest on Business Insurance's listing of the world's largest insurance brokers based on commercial retail, wholesale, reinsurance and personal lines brokerage revenues in 2008 and 2009. A.M. Best deemed Aon the number one insurance broker based on brokerage revenues in 2007, 2008, and 2009, and Aon was voted best insurance intermediary, best reinsurance intermediary and best employee benefits consulting firm in 2007 and 2008 by the readers of Business Insurance. For more information on Aon, log onto http://www.aon.com.

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Aon Consulting surveyed 1,313 employers nationwide and found that the majority cite talent retention (85 percent) and ability to meet talent/skills needs for leadership roles (84 percent) as top priorities. However, many reported that they are not effectively delivering these services. In fact, only 46 percent said they are very/extremely effective at retaining talent, while 38 percent said the same about meeting talent/skills needs for leadership roles. What's more, for 41 percent of respondents, the greatest concern of their leadership shortage is the reduced ability to meet revenue goals and profitability targets. This was followed by both a reduced ability to innovate (19 percent) and deliver desired customer service levels (16 percent).

"An organization will only go as far as its leadership's ability to lead employees," said Elizebeth Varghese, Talent Solutions Practice leader with Aon Consulting. "History has shown a new genre of competitors has risen from each economic crisis, capitalizing on innovative ways to do business. Conversely, those organizations that have focused on 'just getting by' lose market share and may eventually disappear. Those employers turning their attention to building a focused workforce in 2010 and beyond will see a 'bottom-line' benefit."

In addition, survey respondents believe the biggest business risks they face include health and benefits costs (62 percent), unstable financial markets (59 percent), development and retention of talent (47 percent), regulatory and compliance issues (47 percent) and weakening global economies (44 percent).

"Health and benefits costs topped the list of risk concerns due to the significant amount of resources it will take to get these things under control, especially health care costs," said John Zern, Aon Consulting's U.S. Health & Benefits Practice director. "Escalating health care costs were an issue well before this recession and will continue to represent a major employer expense beyond our current economic challenges. Regardless of type or structure, health care programs will work effectively only if they include a strong education and communications component. Success relies on significant behavioral changes that will not happen simply by changing a plan or offering an incentive."

This survey also found that while most organizations have communications plans in place for programs such as health and benefits (67 percent), corporate communications (66 percent) and human resource policies and procedures (64 percent), 46 percent do not have a formal employee communications strategy in delivering these messages.

"One of the biggest downfalls for employers in implementing benefits programs comes from inconsistent message delivery," said Varghese. "Retirement, health care and even work/life benefits are all part of an employee's total rewards and need to be treated as such. This is especially important in letting candidates know all the elements of compensation, as employers compete for talent."

About the Study

Aon Consulting surveyed more than 1,300 employers nationwide for its 2009 Benefits and Talent Survey. This annual survey provides a glimpse into the strategies and tactics companies are using to ensure that they continue to improve talent, reward success and prepare for economic recovery. It includes findings in the areas of Retirement, Health Care and Workforce Management. To learn more about this survey, please click on the following link http://insight.aon.com/?elqPURLPage=4552.

About Aon Consulting

Aon Consulting is among the top global human capital consulting firms, with 2008 revenues of $1.358 billion and more than 6,300 professionals in 229 offices worldwide. Aon Consulting works with organizations to improve business performance and shape the workplace of the future through employee benefits, talent management and rewards strategies and solutions. Aon Consulting was named the best employee benefit consulting firm by the readers of Business Insurance magazine in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. For more information on Aon, please visit www.aon.mediaroom.com.

About Aon

Aon Corporation (NYSE: AOC) is the leading global provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human capital consulting. Through its more than 37,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon readily delivers distinctive client value via innovative and effective risk management and workforce productivity solutions. Aon's industry-leading global resources and technical expertise are delivered locally through more than 500 offices in more than 120 countries. Named the world's best broker by Euromoney magazine's 2008 and 2009 Insurance Survey, Aon also ranked highest on Business Insurance's listing of the world's largest insurance brokers based on commercial retail, wholesale, reinsurance and personal lines brokerage revenues in 2008. A.M. Best deemed Aon the number one insurance broker based on brokerage revenues in 2007 and 2008, and Aon was voted best insurance intermediary, best reinsurance intermediary and best employee benefits consulting firm in 2007, 2008 and 2009 by the readers of Business Insurance. For more information on Aon, log onto http://www.aon.com.

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Case has served as the company's president and CEO since April 2005, when he joined the firm.

He currently serves on the boards of Discover Financial Services, the International Insurance Society, Children's Memorial Hospital, The Field Museum of Chicago, the Economic Club of Chicago, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the St. John's University School of Risk Management, where he was named the 2008 Insurance Executive of the Year.

Chicago-based Aon is a provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human capital consulting.

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