On Aon Insights: The Role of Insurance in Climate Plans

15: On Aon’s Focus on Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health with Shekhar Saxena: Depression is the top cause for ill health around the world, and yet mental health rarely receives the attention and support that is needed to improve wellness. Aon is working to change that. In this special episode of “On Aon,” host Lisa Stevens, Chief People Officer and Head of Global Human Capital Solutions at Aon, is joined by Shekhar Saxena, Professor of Global Mental Health at Harvard, to discuss how we talk about mental health in the workplace, how to be on the lookout for those in need and more. Saxena is a psychiatrist by training, and he spent several decades at the World Health Organization and authored more than 300 academic papers. They discuss the importance of focusing on mental health, the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on mental health around the world, the responsibility that organizations have to provide a mentally healthy and safe environment for their employees and how organ by On Aon

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Welcome to "On Aon!": Each episode of “On Aon” will feature people, solutions, innovations and news that define Aon’s unique culture. Delve into our global firm through conversations between colleagues. by On Aon

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7: On Aon’s Public Sector Partnership with Joe Monaghan: Governments around the world are becoming increasingly aware of the power of partnering with private sector companies such as Aon to combat pandemics, climate change, cyber attacks and more. On this episode of “On Aon,” host Alex Lewis welcomes Aon’s Public Sector Partnership CEO Joe Monaghan for a discussion about the critical value of joining private and public sector forces to make a real impact. Joe shares a high-level view of the opportunities that these partnerships create as well as the key to Aon’s successful delivery of their most innovative initiatives. by On Aon

17 min listen

5: On Aon’s Innovative COVID-19 Vaccine Shipment Solution with Lee Meyrick: In the race against time to vaccinate the world’s population, Aon has been working on an innovative industry collaboration that is making a positive impact on the biggest global health crisis of our time. On this episode of “On Aon,” host Maria Harshbarger, Chief Client Officer at Aon, is joined by Aon’s Co-Leader of Global Specialties and CEO of Global Marine Lee Meyrick for a conversation about Aon’s work to ensure the safe delivery of global COVID-19 vaccine shipments. by On Aon

15 min listen

10: On Aon's Analysis of Climate and Catastrophic Events with Meteorologist Steve Bowen: Hurricanes and polar vortexes and drought, oh my. In 2020 alone, global natural disasters caused more than $268 billion in economic damage. Aon is constantly working to prepare clients for catastrophic weather events and the impact of climate change. On this episode of “On Aon,” host Maria Harshbarger, Health Solutions Chief Client Officer at Aon, is joined by Aon’s Head of Catastrophe Insight, Steve Bowen, for a conversation about extreme weather events and helping clients prepare for long-tail risks. by On Aon

16 min listen

3: On Aon’s Grey Swan Analysis with Jason Disborough: Grey Swan events may be unfamiliar, but their impact can be both lasting and devastating on the unprepared. On this episode of “On Aon,” host Senior Vice President of Health Solutions & Large Market Sales Leader Joey Raheb is joined by Chief Executive Officer of Aon's Multinational Client Strategy (International) Jason Disborough for a discussion about the Grey Swan event — how to prepare for one, mitigation of various scenarios, and steps to successfully managing through one. by On Aon

21 min listen

23: On Aon’s Strategy for Helping Clients Prepare for Catastrophes with Eric Andersen: Natural disasters are increasing in frequency and severity. Aon’s 2021 Weather, Climate and Catastrophe Insight Report evaluated how these disruptive events are resulting in global economic losses and outlined how leaders can address and assess these risks.To walk us through what businesses can do to build resilience and prepare for the inevitable impact of catastrophes, Aon’s President, Eric Andersen, has a discussion with host Alexandra Lewis about how Aon is working to protect and enrich lives around the world against the threats of extreme weather and natural catastrophes. They discuss Aon’s work to mitigate the impact of catastrophic events and the key findings from Aon’s 2021 Weather, Climate and Catastrophe Insight Report. by On Aon

12 min listen

11: On Aon's Pandemic Puppies and Other Consumer Trends with Christina Hopper: From canceled once-in-a-lifetime vacations to bringing home a furry new family member, the COVID-19 pandemic presented an unprecedented need for Aon to protect what matters most. At Aon Affinity, this meant diving deep into the shifting needs of consumer clients and providing products and solutions when they were needed most. On this episode of “On Aon,” host Sheena Singh, Senior Vice President for Aon’s National Healthcare Industry Vertical in Health Solutions, is joined by Christina Hopper, President of the Consumer Solutions Group within Aon Affinity, for a conversation about consumer trends over the past two years. They cover pets, travel, TikTok, pandemic parenting, shifting to a remote work environment, weddings—and the coverage Aon offers consumers through Aon Affinity. by On Aon

19 min listen

4: On Aon’s Inclusion and Diversity Efforts with Jennifer Bell and Eduardo Dávila: For Aon to do its best work on behalf of clients, colleagues must be able to work, express, be and live in a way that is true to themselves. With that in mind, in 2020 Aon formed the Global Inclusive Leadership Council (GILC). One year after the establishment of the Council, GILC Co-Chairs Jennifer Bell and Eduardo Dávila join the latest episode of the “On Aon” podcast for a conversation about the present state and future plans for inclusion and diversity (I&D) at Aon. Andrea O'Leary, Senior Director, Culture and Change at Aon and herself a member of GILC, hosts. by On Aon

21 min listen

12: On Aon's Work Helping Businesses Navigate COVID-19 with Chief Medical Officer Dr. Neal Mills: Companies today are faced with the staggering task of developing return-to-office plans while navigating the ever-changing threat of COVID-19. What are the right return-to-office policies regarding vaccination requirements and in-person work exemptions that will best ensure the safety of the community at large? To help understand these evolving guidelines, on this episode of “On Aon,” host Andrea O'Leary, Aon’s Senior Director of Culture and Change, welcomes Aon’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Neal Mills. They discuss the challenges and possibilities that are still facing all of us as businesses respond to the latest developments in the COVID-19 pandemic. by On Aon

21 min listen

8: On Aon’s Intellectual Property Solutions with Lewis Lee: Over the last 40 years, the global economy has evolved to one that values and prioritizes innovation. Intangible assets today account for 90% of the S&P 500's total market value, up from 17% in 1975. Every business today views innovation as critical, and so now the question for companies is how do you optimize conversion of that innovation into an asset class that can then be leveraged to make companies more valuable? Enter intellectual property. On this episode of “On Aon,” host Sheena Singh speaks with Lewis Lee, CEO of Aon’s Intellectual Property Solutions about Aon's ground-breaking work identifying, valuing and protecting intellectual property (IP)—and finding ways to convert that IP into non-dilutive capital. by On Aon

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53: On Aon’s RIMS 2023 Reflections with Jennifer Santiago by On Aon

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9: On Aon’s Approach to Cyber Risk with Christian Hoffman: As cyber ransomware attacks soar (they increased 485 percent in 2020), only 31 percent of organizations report having adequate business resilience measures in place to deal with ransomware threats, according to Aon data. No segment or industry is immune from these attacks, which makes the work of navigating and mitigating cyber risk more important than ever. Cyber insurance products have become a key component of insurance portfolios, growing to a $7 billion global industry and taking the need for Aon’s expertise to critical levels. by On Aon

18 min listen

1: On Aon’s Climate Commitment with Bridget Gainer: “On Aon” is a new podcast featuring conversations between colleagues about current happenings and key topics at Aon. Our first episode features host Maria Harshbarger and Aon’s Global Head of Public Policy Bridget Gainer as they delve into Aon’s ambitious 2030 climate commitment. As a leader in the risk industry, Aon is committed to addressing climate risks now. Maria and Bridget examine the increasing importance of focusing on climate change in today’s environment and what it will take for Aon to reach the ambitious goal of being Net-Zero by 2030. by On Aon

18 min listen

33: On Aon’s Advice for Clients During Hurricane Season With Jill Dalton and Michael Panfil by On Aon

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6: On Aon’s 2021 Global Wellbeing Survey with Stephanie Pronk: Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, one topic has been front and center in the minds of many employers — the mental health and wellbeing of employees. Employee wellbeing is key to business performance, and maintaining it needs to be a critical component of company DNA. On this episode of “On Aon,” host Nico Page, Global Program Manager for Aon Business Services, and Aon’s Senior Vice President of Commercial Risk and Health Solutions Stephanie Pronk, delve into Aon’s 2021 Global Wellbeing Survey. by On Aon

23 min listen

2: On Aon’s Resiliency with Marinus van Driel: Resiliency is one of today’s hottest topics, and rightly so in today’s constantly changing landscape. Today’s “On Aon” episode features host Alexandra Lewis and Aon’s Managing Director within the Talent, Rewards and Performance practice Marinus van Driel. Together they examine what resiliency means, why it is more essential now than ever before, and steps you can take to improve resiliency going forward. by On Aon

14 min listen

24: On Aon’s Commitment to Gender Equity in Sports with Mollie Marcoux Samaan and Hannah Green: The Aon Risk Reward Challenge is a unique, season-long competition across the PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour that highlights the game’s best players while celebrating the achievements of both men and women. On this special episode of the “On Aon” podcast, Aon’s Chief Executive Officer, North America, Jennifer Bell has an important conversation with Mollie Marcoux Samaan, commissioner, LPGA Tour, and Hannah Green, LPGA Tour professional and 2021 Aon Risk Reward Challenge winner, about gender equity in sports and how Aon’s Risk Reward Challenge is bringing attention to this issue. by On Aon

14 min listen

21: On Aon’s Conversation with CEO Greg Case: We are joined this week by Aon CEO Greg Case, who shares his thoughts on how Aon is heading into 2022 with more momentum than ever before. Greg discusses how the firm has expanded its ability to help clients and innovate at scale to address their emerging needs in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. Greg dives into the importance of inclusive people leadership and how creating an environment that fosters accountability and transparency is crucial to the success of Aon. He shares why he is inspired by Aon colleagues coming together to support each other during the COVID-19 pandemic and notes how this only proves the concept of Aon United – working together as one firm to shape decisions for the better and drive sustainable growth. by On Aon

28 min listen

18: On Aon’s ESG Focus with Leslie Follmer: Organizations around the world are increasingly focusing on the impact of environmental, social and governance issues, commonly called ESG. At its core, ESG is all about risk. From climate change and supply chain to reputation and brand, ESG topics are central to executive and board-level discussions at every firm. Historically, ESG was a lens through which socially conscious investors could evaluate investment opportunities. Today, more and more firms are considering environmental, social and governance risks, opportunities, impact and stakeholders in their daily operations. In this episode of “On Aon,” host Andrea O’Leary, Chief People Officer for Enterprise Clients and Innovation, is joined by Aon’s Head of Investor Relations and ESG Leslie Follmer for a discussion about Aon’s approach to ESG, as well as how broader ESG trends are shaping Aon’s work with clients, counseling better decisions. by On Aon

21 min listen

29: On Aon’s Approach to Innovation with Jillian Slyfield: In 2021, Jillian Slyfield was appointed Aon’s Chief Innovation Officer to further build the firm’s Innovation at Scale strategy and help address growing unmet client needs around increased volatility, access to capital, underserved markets and resilient workforces. Today, she’s reflecting on her time in the role so far and how innovation continues to be a core component of the Aon United Blueprint. This week’s host, Aon Senior Vice President, Health Solutions, Joey Raheb is joined by Jillian for a conversation highlighting the ways that the firm is working to overcome the challenges of a volatile global market and what the future of innovation at Aon looks like. by On Aon

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32: On Aon’s ESG Impact Report with Leslie Follmer and Lisa Stevens by On Aon

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35: On Aon’s Serving up Solutions for the Food, Agribusiness and Beverage World with Ciara Jackson by On Aon

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13: SPECIAL EDITION: On Aon’s Nicklaus-Jacklin Award with Bones Mackay and Paul McGinley: There is no golfing event quite as significant and unique as the Ryder Cup. From the unusual team selection to Aon’s awarding of the inaugural Nicklaus-Jacklin Award, this event is highly anticipated and thoroughly enjoyed around the world. In this special edition of “On Aon,” Aon’s CEO of EMEA, Eduardo Dávila, welcomes two special guests: Aon Ambassador, former PGA TOUR and U.S. Ryder Cup Team caddie and NBC Sports Commentator Jim “Bones” Mackay, as well as Irish professional golfer and Ryder Cup former Team member and Past Captain Paul McGinley. They talk about sportsmanship, partnership, making better decisions and the Ryder Cup—happening this week at Whistling Straits. by On Aon

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14: On Aon’s Brand Story and Purpose with Kelli Clark and Stuart Green: What motivates Aon colleagues to show up for their clients every day? Why do we do what we do and what do we deliver to our stakeholders? How do we bring solutions to life for our clients? The answers to these big questions can be found in the exciting recent announcements that galvanize around Aon’s strategic future. In this episode of “On Aon,” host Fernanda Joaquim welcomes Aon’s Chief Culture Officer Kelli Clark and Global Head of Brand Stuart Green for a conversation about Aon’s efforts to shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. They discuss Aon’s longstanding tradition of excellence, recent changes and exciting announcements about ways that Aon is working to elevate the purpose, proposition and people shaping Aon's brand experience. by On Aon

20 min listen

19: On Aon’s 2021 Global Risk Management Survey with Rory Moloney: The results of Aon’s Global Risk Management Survey showcase the main risks that businesses are facing today. This year’s results highlighted the interconnectivity of risk, and the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had across all threats. With more reliance on technology than ever before, cyber risk reached its highest rank since the inception of the survey, as the #1 concern among risk managers. The findings of this survey not only shed light on the risks that are top of mind, but also how Aon can help clients address and mitigate them. In this episode of “On Aon,” host and Senior Vice President, Health Solutions Joey Raheb welcomes Chief Operating Officer and Head of Strategic Client Advisory for Aon’s Large Account Segment Rory Moloney for a look at the results of the study and the impact it has on Aon. by On Aon

21 min listen

20: On Aon's 2022 Predictions Featuring Global Risk Experts: As we look ahead to 2022, we asked several colleagues at Aon what trends clients should be thinking about heading into the New Year. From the importance of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations, to heightened climate change impacts and cybersecurity risk, the final episode of 2021 offers some predictions for the new year and guidance on how to prepare for what is to come. by On Aon

14 min listen

38: On Aon’s Balancing of Inflation and Employee Benefits with Dave Guilmette by On Aon

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22: On Aon’s Diverse Talent Initiative with Meghan Parrilla and Josh Williams: Aon’s Diverse Talent Initiative was created to diversify the candidate pool during the recruitment process. As part of this initiative, Aon is working with six universities, five of which are Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), to create new opportunities and programs for students. Most recently, Aon, Brooklyn College’s Murray Koppelman School of Business and The Spencer Educational Foundation announced they will develop a series of cutting-edge risk management courses and programs at the undergraduate level to better prepare students for a career in risk management, insurance, finance and other professions. For an insider perspective on the impact of this initiative, host Kevin Johnson, Aon’s North America Growth Enablement Leader, is joined by Meghan Parrilla, Aon’s VP, Global Early Careers – Growth and Partnerships, and Josh Williams, Aon’s Early Careers Diversity and Partnership Lead. T by On Aon

17 min listen

25: On Aon's Roadmap to Managing Inflation with Franco Di Lucca: Many people are dealing with levels of inflation that they have never experienced before. However, in some countries, inflation has been a way of life for years. To explore the realities of what living in an inflationary economy is like, this week’s host, Aon’s Chief Operating Officer James Platt is joined by CEO of Aon’s South Cone, Franco Di Lucca. Franco discusses how inflation is a normal phenomenon in Argentina and shares six key steps for managing high levels of inflation. by On Aon

22 min listen

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