21: On Aon’s Conversation with CEO Greg Case

On Aon

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.

• [2:01] Greg shares a few of his biggest takeaways as the CEO of Aon.
• [4:08] What is Aon United, and why can it help us tackle the idea of “momentum never sleeps”?
• [7:00] With such an uncertain 2020 and 2021, why is Greg excited for what 2022 will bring? What does he look forward to in 2022 and beyond?
• [10:05] Greg shares how Aon is well positioned to help clients in 2022 and beyond, with greater opportunity, momentum and passion .
• [10:42] Why is inclusive people leadership so vital to the success of the firm?
• [14:02] What are the most important things our firm should be focused on to better serve our clients in 2022, as clients face more volatility and risk than ever before?
• [20:28] Greg discusses how distributed problems require integrated solutions.
• [22:07] What are some of the personal and professional takeaways Greg has come upon throughout the pandemic?

Additional Resources:

The One Brief

Aon United Blueprint

Overview of Aon client needs

Aon’s website

Tweetables:

• “Momentum never sleeps.” - Greg
• “You’ve got to be actively leading, working together and supporting each other to strengthen the firm, or your firm doesn't grow.” - Greg
• “Leading organizations foster and nurture individual development and excellence, but they also celebrate collective achievement in so many ways.” - Greg
• “Aon is in the business of better decisions. We’re literally helping clients address a very complex world and make better decisions because we can provide insight and guidance that no one else can to support their businesses.” - Greg
• “We see the power of inclusion; we see what it can mean for us.” - Greg