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Aon to acquire UK-based Insurance Broker Griffiths & Armour

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DUBLIN, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based insurance broker Griffiths & Armour. Upon completion of the transaction, Griffiths & Armour will become wholly-owned by Aon UK Limited and is proposed to go to market as “Griffiths & Armour, an Aon company”.

The acquisition closely aligns with Aon’s strategy to further expand its presence in the UK and Ireland. The combination will provide a greater breadth of solutions for clients across both Aon and Griffiths & Armour with complementary strengths that create a platform for further growth in the UK, Ireland and beyond. Together, Aon and Griffiths & Armour share a strong cultural alignment through an unwavering focus on clients and colleagues.

“As we continue to go further, faster to help our clients navigate growing uncertainty and volatility, we are looking forward to welcoming Griffiths & Armour to Aon,” said Greg Case, CEO of Aon. “Our complementary capabilities and cultures will create unmatched client and colleague experiences across the UK and Ireland and contribute to our global 3×3 Plan to accelerate our Aon United strategy.”

Griffiths & Armour has established a market-leading presence from their base in the north of England as well as a strong national and international reputation. With around 200 employees, Griffiths & Armour are known for their specialist expertise in professional indemnity insurance and strength in general insurance broking. As part of the acquisition, Aon is committed to Griffiths & Armour’s Liverpool office at Princes Dock and its strong team in Liverpool, Manchester, Dublin and London.

Carl Evans, CEO of Professional Risks for Griffiths & Armour, commented; “Becoming part of the Aon family is the result of a meticulous search for a trusted partner with whom we can work, to ensure the future success of Griffiths & Armour and to enable us to enhance, grow and expand our unique client proposition. This proposition is founded on a culture that has been created and refined over the last 90 years, of which we are immensely proud.” 

Matt Donnelly, CEO of General Insurance for Griffiths & Armour, added; “We have long-regarded Aon for its professionalism and client service excellence. In them we have found a partner who will not only help deliver continued growth, but also preserve and embrace the culture that we and our client community hold dear. We very much look forward to this next chapter.”

“Griffiths & Armour is a brilliant business and will bring quality, expertise and an exceptional platform for growth to our firm,” said Jane Kielty, UK CEO at Aon. “We’re very excited to work with the leadership team to deliver the fantastic results for clients and colleagues that we passionately believe will be created by joining together.”

Closing of the transaction is subject to customary conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to occur in the first quarter of 2025. Aon and Griffiths & Armour will continue to operate independently until the closing date. 

About Aon
Aon plc (NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through actionable analytic insight, globally integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital expertise, and locally relevant solutions, our colleagues provide clients in over 120 countries with the clarity and confidence to make better risk and people decisions that protect and grow their businesses.

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About Griffiths & Armour
Griffiths & Armour are a consulting insurance broker providing clarity and protection for business leaders. We exist to make our clients’ worlds less complicated by minimising risk. We work across a range of sectors by combining deep market insight, long-term relationships, and end-to-end support to manage and minimise professional and business risk, as well as offering private client support to protect individuals’ most important personal assets.

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VPN Proxy Master Leads the 2024 VPN Market with New Features and Holiday Deals

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SINGAPORE, Dec. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As the demand for online privacy reaches unprecedented levels, the global VPN market has seen a remarkable surge of over 30% in 2024. Addressing this growing need for secure and unrestricted internet access, VPN Proxy Master, a trusted name in network security, has introduced significant updates and exclusive offers to empower users worldwide.

A Growing Need for Privacy: VPN Market Trends in 2024

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Goldpac Wins the 2024 KPMG China Corporate Governance Pioneers Award

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HONG KONG, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, KPMG China announced the winners of the Second KPMG ESG 50 Awards • 2024. Goldpac was awarded with the Corporate Governance Pioneers with its outstanding performance in terms of governance structures, decision-making mechanisms, internal control, information disclosure, protection of shareholders’ equity, etc. 

As the leading fintech enterprise around the globe, Goldpac has always maintained good profitability since its listing, and has achieved a total revenue of RMB 16.1 billion and a total profit of RMB 1.9 billion, remaining leading profitability in the industry. While committing itself to steady growth, Goldpac also maintains an active and stable dividend policy to actively return to its shareholders.

At the same time, Goldpac attaches great importance on technology development and sustainable growth. Riding the wave of global digitalisation, Goldpac is accelerating the promotion of its digital and platform-based strategy, using the UMV platform that integrates cutting-edge technologies such as AI and big data to build an innovative ecosystem of secure payment chain with upstream and downstream industry participants. Moreover, Goldpac also continues to promote the expansion of secure payment chips into multiple fields, broadening its service territory.

Goldpac always combines its business operations with the co-development of the environment and the society, and has established an effective ESG governance system covering ESG objectives such as energy saving and emission reduction, promotion of green and low-carbon products, green procurement, digital construction, competitiveness and profitability.

Regarding the protection of shareholders’ equity, Goldpac adopts sufficient and effective information disclosure and market communication strategies to maintain good transparency, which is acknowledged by the capital market. Therefore,  Goldpac was awarded with many honors like the “Best Shareholder Return Listed Company”, the “Most Social Responsible Listed Company” , building a sustainable internal and external ecology. 

In recent years, ESG practices have become one of the key elements for corporate value realisation and resilient growth. Looking ahead, Goldpac will adhere to the global ESG development trend, give full play to its advantages in financial technology, and continuously improve its digital competitiveness to promote sustainable economic and social development.

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JA Solar and Huawei Collaborate with UNESCO and Thailand’s Ministry of Education to Advance Green Education

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BEIJING, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — JA Solar, a global leader in the PV industry, recently joined forces with Huawei, UNESCO, and Thailand’s Ministry of Education to launch a green education initiative at the Banna District Learning Encouragement Center in Nakhon Nayok Province, Thailand. The project aims to provide clean energy solutions and digital education opportunities to 11 schools and community centers, fostering a new generation equipped with green skills and digital literacy.

As a key component of this initiative, JA Solar donated its high-efficiency n-type PV modules, DeepBlue 4.0 Pro, to schools, deeply engaging in the construction of a green school education system by installing solar PV and energy storage equipment in multiple middle schools, and providing training on the application and management of green energy for teachers and students to help them understand the practical value of clean energy. DeepBlue 4.0 Pro, renowned for its high conversion efficiency and high reliability, enabling schools to achieve a sustainable clean energy supply.

Moreover, JA Solar is committed to enhancing vocational education by helping schools establish dedicated training bases for solar PV system installation. Through comprehensive practical courses, students gain vital skills in installation, maintenance, and operation of PV systems, preparing them for future careers in the burgeoning renewable energy sector.

One of the project’s first implementation sites, Kanchanapisek Vocational Training College, is integrating the donated solar PV system into its teaching curriculum. Students benefit from simulated real-world installation and maintenance scenarios, gaining key employability skills. Meanwhile, at the Banna District Learning Encouragement Center, JA Solar and its partners installed solar energy storage systems for the community library and learning center. In addition, a “Digital Bus” was introduced to offer mobile digital education, providing free training on telecommunications, cybercrime awareness, and green energy to local residents and students. These efforts not only improve the community’s energy efficiency but also create valuable learning and development opportunities.

With plans to extend this program to additional schools and communities, JA Solar and its partners aim to maximize the dual benefits of green energy and digital education, contributing significantly to sustainable development in Thailand and globally.

“We are honored to contribute to Thailand’s green education project,” said Aiqing Yang, Executive President of JA Solar. “Upholding our mission of ‘Developing Solar Power to Benefit the Planet,’ this initiative not only accelerates Thailand’s energy transition but also empowers students with practical knowledge to build a sustainable future. Looking ahead, JA Solar will continue to deliver green energy solutions and educational resources to more regions, advancing together toward a low-carbon, sustainable future.”

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