Combined Insurance Company Of America Names Des Bosnic, Senior Vice President And National Sales Manager Of Accident

CHICAGO - (November 4, 2004) Combined Insurance Company of America, a unit of Aon Corporation (NYSE: AOC), announces that Des Bosnic has been named senior vice president and national sales manager of accident of Combined Insurance Company, US.

Bosnic joined Combined in 1983 in Australia, where he quickly rose to regional manager, demonstrating excellent leadership abilities and developing what has become his hallmark - training and staff development. He was promoted to general manager of Combined Germany in 2002.

"We are very pleased that Des has accepted this appointment. I will retain responsibility for the day-to-day operations in Accident for the remainder of 2004 while Des becomes acquainted with our US team and develops the 2005 plans for our Accident group," said Richard Ravin, Combined chairman and chief executive.

About Combined Insurance Company of America

Combined Insurance Company of American (www.combined.com), a unit of Aon Corporation (NYSE: AOC), is a leading provider of supplemental accident, health and life insurance products to individuals and businesses in 50 states and 12 foreign countries. With more than 8,000 agents and employees worldwide, Combined continues an 84-year tradition of serving the growing and changing needs of its customers.

About Aon Corporation

Aon Corporation (www.aon.com) is a leading provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting, and specialty insurance underwriting. The company employs approximately 51,000 professionals in its 600 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:
Pamela Birch
847-953-8117
Pamela_Birch@us.combined.com 
www.combined.com