Company overview
Global professional services firm, clients in 120+ countries, Aon United strategy
Source evidence
“Aon plc (which may be referred to as “Aon,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a leading global professional services firm.”

AON
Updated: 04/10/2026, 14:13:21
Aon plc operates as a professional services firm in the United States, rest of the Americas, the United Kingdom, Ireland, rest of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through Risk Capital and Human Capital segments. The company offers commercial risk solutions comprising retail and insurance brokerage, specialty solutions, global risk consulting, captives management, and affinity programs; health solutions, such as consulting and brokerage, consumer benefits, and talent advisory services; and wealth solutions, including retirement consulting and investments. It also provides treaty and facultative reinsurance; strategy and technology group solutions; insurance-linked securities, capital raising, strategic advice, restructuring, and merger and acquisition services; and risk management products and solutions, capital market solutions, and corporate finance advisory services. In addition, the company offers strategic design advice and actuarial services; pension risk transfer and integrated pension administration; and investment advisory services on developing and maintaining investment programs across various plan types, including defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, master trusts, and pooled employer plans for corporations, public pensions, endowments, and foundations. Aon plc was incorporated in 1979 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
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Reported and calculated KPIs plus operational exposure disclosed in the FY 2025 filing.
Revenue
$17.2B
FY 2025 · Reported
Net income
$3.7B
FY 2025 · Reported
Gross margin
N/A
FY — · Reported
Free cash flow
$3.2B
FY 2025 · Calculated
R&D intensity
N/A
FY — · Reported
Share repurchases
N/A
FY — · Reported
Other offerings mentioned without separate sales
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Company overview
Global professional services firm, clients in 120+ countries, Aon United strategy
“Aon plc (which may be referred to as “Aon,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a leading global professional services firm.”
Aon business description
Aon plc is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of Risk Capital and Human Capital solutions.
“Aon plc is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of Risk Capital and Human Capital solutions.”
Reportable segments
Two reportable segments: Risk Capital and Human Capital
“We manage our business within two reportable segments: Risk Capital and Human Capital.”
Two operating segments
Risk Capital and Human Capital segments plus Corporate/Eliminations
“Risk Capital revenue increased $773 million, or 7%, to $11.3 billion and Human Capital revenue increased $698 million, or 13%, to $5.9 billion in 2025 compared to 2024.”
Reinsurance Solutions revenue
Reinsurance Solutions revenue increased $137 million, or 5%, to $2.8 billion in 2025
“Reinsurance Solutions revenue increased $137 million, or 5%, to $2.8 billion in 2025, compared to $2.7 billion in 2024.”
Health Solutions revenue
Health Solutions revenue increased $504 million, or 15%, to $3.8 billion in 2025
“Health Solutions revenue increased $504 million, or 15%, to $3.8 billion in 2025, compared to $3.3 billion in 2024.”
Commercial Risk Solutions
Commercial Risk Solutions: insurance/specialty brokerage, risk consulting, captives, Affinity; proprietary facilities like Aon Client Treaty
“Commercial Risk Solutions includes insurance and specialty brokerage, global risk consulting, captives management, and Affinity programs.”
Commercial Risk Solutions revenue
Commercial Risk Solutions revenue increased $636 million, or 8%, to $8.5 billion in 2025
“Commercial Risk Solutions revenue increased $636 million, or 8%, to $8.5 billion in 2025, compared to $7.9 billion in 2024.”
Wealth Solutions revenue
Wealth Solutions revenue increased $194 million, or 10%, to $2.1 billion in 2025
“Wealth Solutions revenue increased $194 million, or 10%, to $2.1 billion in 2025, compared to $1.9 billion in 2024.”
Health Solutions
Health Solutions: benefits consulting/brokerage, consumer benefits, talent advisory
“Health Solutions includes consulting and brokerage, consumer benefits, compensation, and talent advisory services.”
Wealth Solutions
Wealth Solutions: retirement consulting, pension administration, investments
“Wealth Solutions includes retirement consulting, pension administration, and investments consulting.”
Reinsurance Solutions
Reinsurance Solutions: treaty, facultative, Strategy & Technology Group, capital markets/ILS
“Reinsurance Solutions includes treaty reinsurance, facultative reinsurance, Strategy and Technology Group and capital markets.”
2025 revenue by segment
Total $17,181M; Risk Capital $11,290M; Human Capital $5,907M (2025)
“In 2025, our consolidated Total revenue was $17,181 million. This includes $11,290 million in Risk Capital and $5,907 million in Human Capital before certain intercompany eliminations.”
2025 segment revenue table
Risk Capital $11,290M (2025) vs $10,517M (2024); Human Capital $5,907M vs $5,209M; Corporate/Elims $(16)M vs $(28)M; Total $17,181M vs $15,698M
“Total revenue$11,290 $10,517 $5,907 $5,209 $(16)$(28)$17,181 $15,698”
Revenue model
Commissions, insurer/reinsurer compensation, and client fees
“Our business generates revenues primarily through commissions, compensation from insurance and reinsurance companies for services we provide to them, and fees from customers.”
NFP acquisition contributing revenue and expenses
NFP acquisition drove revenue growth; NFP Wealth business divested with $1.2 billion gain in 2025
“as well as the $1.2 billion gain from the disposal of the NFP Wealth business, net income was $3.8 billion in 2025, an increase of $1.0 billion, or 38%, from 2024.”
2025 acquisitions activity
18 acquisitions in 2025 (10 Risk Capital, 8 Human Capital) for $394M net cash consideration; 22 in 2024 for $3.5B
“For the year ended December 31, 2025, cash consideration, net of cash and funds held on behalf of clients acquired, was $394 million”
Capital expenditures 2025
Capex of $263M in 2025 (vs $218M in 2024), focused on technology projects and Smart Working real estate
“Our additions to fixed assets including capitalized software amounted to $263 million in 2025 and $218 million in 2024”
Named competitors
Marsh McLennan, WTW, Arthur J. Gallagher, Lockton, plus direct insurers and consultants
“We compete with numerous other global insurance brokers and consulting companies, including, among others, Marsh McLennan, Willis Towers Watson, Arthur J Gallagher & Company, and Lockton Companies, Inc.”
Sale of NFP Wealth business
Sold NFP Wealth business (Wealthspire, Fiducient, Newport Private Wealth) to Madison Dearborn Partners for $2.3B cash; $1.2B pre-tax gain recognized in 2025
“On October 30, 2025, Aon completed the sale of a significant majority of NFP’s wealth businesses including Wealthspire Advisors, Fiducient Advisors, Newport Private Wealth and related platforms (the “NFP Wealth business”) to Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC”
Divestiture of NFP Wealth business
$1.2 billion gain from disposal of the NFP Wealth business; held for sale from September 2025
“includes the impact of strong organic revenue growth from the divested NFP Wealth business, as defined in Liquidity and Financial Condition, until classified as held for sale in September 2025.”
2025 dispositions activity
4 dispositions in 2025 (3 Human Capital, 1 Risk Capital); net cash consideration $2.3B
“For the year ended December 31, 2025, cash consideration for dispositions, net of cash and funds held on behalf of clients, was $2.3 billion”
Accelerating Aon United (AAU) Restructuring Program
AAU restructuring program: costs raised to $1.3B cumulative, targeting ~$450M annualized savings by end of 2027; $365M costs and $270M cumulative savings through 2025
“The Program is estimated to generate annualized expense savings of approximately $450 million by the end of 2027”
March 2024 $6B senior notes issuance (NFP funding)
$6B of senior notes issued March 2024 (5.125%–5.750%, maturities 2027–2054) to fund NFP acquisition
“On March 1, 2024, Aon North America, Inc. issued $600 million 5.125% Senior Notes due in March 2027, $1 billion 5.150% Senior Notes due in March 2029, $650 million 5.300% Senior Notes due in March 2031, $1.75 billion 5.450% Senior Notes due in March 2034, and $2 billion 5.750% Senior Notes due in March 2054, totaling to an aggregate amount of $6 billion”
Commercial paper programs
U.S. (~$1.3B) and European (€625M) commercial paper programs fully backed by $2.0B committed credit facilities; 2025 net repayments of $24M
“Commercial paper may be issued in aggregate principal amounts of up to approximately $1.3 billion under the U.S. Program and €625 million ($736 million at December 31, 2025 exchange rates) under the European Program, not to exceed the amount of our committed credit facilities, which was $2.0 billion at December 31, 2025”
NFP debt refinancing (April 2024)
~$3.3B of NFP Notes tendered/redeemed in 2024 leaving no NFP Notes outstanding; $2B NFP term loan fully repaid by Dec 31, 2025
“As a result of the Early Settlement of the offers and the related redemption which occurred on April 26, 2024, no NFP Notes remain outstanding”
Liquidity outlook
Management expects near-term operating cash flow sufficient for debt service, capex, and dividends, with backup liquidity from CP markets and credit facilities
“We expect cash generated by operations for the near-term to be sufficient to service our debt and contractual obligations, finance capital expenditures, and continue to pay dividends to our shareholders.”
December 2025 $750M notes maturity
$750M 3.875% Senior Notes matured and repaid in full in December 2025
“In December 2025, Aon Global Limited’s $750 million 3.875% Senior Notes matured and were repaid in full.”
Licensing and regulation
Licensed insurance/reinsurance broker regulated by FCA, SEC, DOL, FINRA and other authorities
“These laws and regulations are enforced by the FCA in the U.K., by federal and state agencies in the U.S., and by various regulatory agencies and other supervisory authorities in other countries”
Extensive global regulation
Businesses subject to extensive legal/regulatory oversight worldwide including FCA, GDPR, FCPA, AI and data privacy rules
“Our businesses are subject to extensive legal and regulatory oversight throughout the world, including the Irish Companies Act, the U.S. securities laws, rules, and regulations, the rules and regulations promulgated by the FCA”
Cyclicality / soft market risk
Revenue sensitive to premium rates (softening market) and economic cycles
“Downward fluctuations in the year-over-year insurance premiums charged by insurers to protect against the same risk, referred to in the industry as softening of the insurance market, has and could adversely affect these businesses as a significant portion of our revenue is determined as a percentage of premiums charged to our clients.”
E&O and litigation risk with depleted insurance coverage
E&O claims risk; coverage exhausted or materially depleted for some years, partly self-insured
“we have exhausted or materially depleted our coverage under some of the policies that protect us for certain years and, consequently, are self-insured or materially self-insured for some historical claims.”
Technology/AI disruption risk
AI/InsurTech disruption risk; Aon Business Services data & analytics investment
“Innovations in software, cloud computing, data and analytics, generative and agentic artificial intelligence, or other technologies that alter how our services are delivered could significantly undermine our investment in the business if we are slow to innovate”
Financial risks summary
FX, interest rate, debt/ratings, OECD tax, holding company, E&O, regulatory, cyber/AI, Irish law risks
“We are exposed to fluctuations in currency exchange rates that could negatively impact our financial results and cash flows.”
Largest service line at $8.5B of $17.2B 2025 revenue, growing 8% with 6% organic growth driven by North America and EMEA.
“Commercial Risk Solutions revenue increased $636 million, or 8%, to $8.5 billion in 2025”
Demand for P&C insurance rises and falls with economic activity (employment, corporate revenues, asset values), affecting Risk Capital commissions and fees.
“The demand for property and casualty insurance generally rises as the overall level of economic activity increases and generally falls as such activity decreases, affecting both the commissions and fees generated by our Risk Capital segment.”
A significant portion of revenue is determined as a percentage of premiums; softening insurance markets directly reduce revenue.
“a significant portion of our revenue is determined as a percentage of premiums charged to our clients”
NFP acquisition added revenue and operating expenses across segments; its Wealth business was divested for a $1.2B gain in 2025.
“reflecting 6% organic revenue growth, driven by net new business and ongoing strong retention and acquired revenues from NFP.”
Sale of NFP's wealth businesses (Human Capital segment) generated $2.3B cash proceeds and a $1.2B pre-tax gain, materially reshaping the Human Capital segment portfolio.
“Total cash proceeds received on closing was $2.3 billion, and a pre-tax gain of $1.2 billion was recognized within Other income (expense)”
Risk Capital is a named reporting segment driving M&A (10 acquisitions in 2025) and ~$300M of expected AAU restructuring charges.
“Our Risk Capital segment is expected to incur approximately $300 million of charges”
Human Capital is a named reporting segment with 8 acquisitions and 3 dispositions in 2025 including the NFP Wealth sale, and ~$80M expected AAU restructuring charges.
“while our Human Capital segment is expected to incur approximately $80 million of charges”
Diversification of client base across countries, industries, and segments provides stability in different economic scenarios; largest client only ~1% of revenue.
“This diversification of our client base helps provide our firm with stability in different economic scenarios that could affect specific industries, customer segments, or geographies.”
Health Solutions is the largest Human Capital line, +15% to $3.8B in 2025.
“Health Solutions revenue increased $504 million, or 15%, to $3.8 billion in 2025”
$6B of 2024 senior notes at coupons of 5.125%–5.750% and commercial paper usage expose Aon's financing costs to interest rate levels.
“On March 1, 2024, Aon North America, Inc. issued $600 million 5.125% Senior Notes due in March 2027... totaling to an aggregate amount of $6 billion”
Aon's operating subsidiaries must comply with regulations enforced by the FCA in the U.K. and federal/state agencies in the U.S.; licensing can be granted and revoked.
“These laws and regulations are enforced by the FCA in the U.K., by federal and state agencies in the U.S., and by various regulatory agencies and other supervisory authorities in other countries through the granting and revoking of licenses to do business”
Aon is exposed to fluctuations in currency exchange rates that could negatively impact financial results and cash flows, given operations in 120+ countries.
“We are exposed to fluctuations in currency exchange rates that could negatively impact our financial results and cash flows.”
AAU restructuring savings largely benefit Compensation and benefits, indicating labor costs as the dominant controllable cost driver.
“$270 million of cumulative, annualized expense savings since the beginning of the Program, the majority of which were recognized within Compensation and benefits”
Aon carries euro-denominated debt (€500M 2.875% notes redeemed February 2026) and a €625M European commercial paper program, creating EUR financing/currency exposure.
“Aon Global Limited’s €500 million ($589 million at December 31, 2025 exchange rates) 2.875% Senior Notes due May 2026”
Aon continues to invest in generative AI tools with governance oversight; failure to innovate vs. competitors or AI-driven disintermediation could materially affect engagements and financials.
“we continue to invest in artificial intelligence, particularly in generative artificial intelligence tools, and maintain governance and oversight measures regarding its use”
Irish law requires distributable profits to fund share repurchases and dividends, constraining capital return; Aon reports $30.1B of distributable profits.
“We are required under Irish law to have available “distributable profits” to make share repurchases or pay dividends to shareholders.”
Retirement advisory demand in the UK driven by ongoing regulatory change supported Wealth Solutions growth.
“Growth in Retirement was driven by continued strong demand for advisory work in the UK and EMEA related to the ongoing impact of regulatory change.”
$1.6B of short-term investments are mostly money market funds held with various financial institutions worldwide, creating counterparty placement exposure, though management sees no liquidity issues.
“These money market funds are held throughout the world with various financial institutions. We are not aware of any market liquidity issues that would materially impact the fair value of these investments.”
GDPR impacts Aon's overseas operations and increases compliance cost and complexity.
“the General Data Protection Regulation in the E.U., impact our operations outside of the legislating country by imposing requirements for the conduct of overseas operations”
New AI-related requirements could raise compliance costs and restrict data use.
“additional requirements related to the use of artificial intelligence, and the use, access, privacy, protection, management, localization and transfer of data in jurisdictions in which we operate that may increase our costs of compliance”
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