Aon Appoints Doug Pera Managing Director, Aon Risk Services Carolinas

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aon today announces the appointment of Doug Pera managing director, Aon Risk Services Carolinas. In this role, Pera will be responsible for all property and casualty brokerage services, and risk management consulting for large, multinational and middle-market companies in the Carolinas. Pera is based in Charlotte.

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Prior to joining Aon, Pera held several senior positions with Marsh & McLennan, having served most recently as client executive practice leader of the Memphis office as well as industry practice leader for the Southeast Zone.

Said Daniel C. D'Alessandro, regional managing director, Aon Risk Services of Pennsylvania: "Aon is fortunate to add an industry professional of Doug's caliber to our operations in the Carolinas. Doug's experience and leadership will help Aon provide unmatched client service and value to companies in the prosperous and flourishing North and South Carolina area. "

Pera earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Tennessee in 1980.

About Aon

Aon Corporation ( http://www.aon.com/ ) is a leading provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting, and specialty insurance underwriting. There are 47,000 employees working in Aon's 500 offices in more than 120 countries. Backed by broad resources, industry knowledge and technical expertise, Aon professionals help a wide range of clients develop effective risk management and workforce productivity solutions.

For more information, contact:

Thaddeus Woosley, Aon Corporation, 312.381.2446, Thaddeus_woosley@aon.com

First Call Analyst: FCMN Contact: Thaddeus_Woosley@asc.aon.com