Aon Forms Minority-Owned Risk Management, Brokerage Firm

Aon Group, Inc. has announced the formation of EBRM Risk Management & Consulting, L.L.C., a minority-owned insurance brokerage firm located in Chicago, specializing in risk management consulting and insurance brokerage for domestic and global accounts. Aon has a minority holding in EBRM and will provide exclusive access to specialized resources and expertise.

The principals of the organization, Evan D. Bull, president and CEO and Robert L. Martin, president and COO, have more than 30 years of insurance industry experience. Gary Marchitello, Aon's Global Property Practice Leader, will serve as a director of the new firm.

Patrick G. Ryan, chairman and chief executive officer of Aon Corporation, comments, "Our support of EBRM is an expression of Aon's long-term commitment to minority communities. EBRM will bring value-added advice and services to minority enterprises, as well as companies looking to diversify their insurance purchasing and governmental entities requiring minority inclusion."