IFSDG: How long have you worked in
Aon?
Daniel: 4 years
IFSDG: How many people work at
Aon?
Daniel: Circa 72,000 worldwide, with
circa 6,500 in the UK. In Glasgow however, we have around 40 in the
Aon National team, with our Claims and Affinity departments also on
site.
IFSDG: What is the vision for
Aon in Glasgow?
Daniel: To continue to grow and maintain
our position as a market leading advisor in the Glasgow / UK
Market.
IFSDG: What's a typical day for you?
Daniel: Weetabix first always. Afterwards
a day in work consists of me working closely with the Client
Managers and Broking Team to carefully manage renewals whilst
dealing with any daily queries that my clients may have.
IFSDG: Why did Aon
choose to locate in the IFSD in Glasgow?
Daniel: To maintain our presence right in
the heart of the financial district.
IFSDG: Three good things about
working in Glasgow?
Daniel: Locality to the rest of the
insurance market, the great selection of pubs and the banter!
IFSDG: What is your biggest business achievement
to date?
Daniel: Winning the 2014 Broker
Apprentice competition!
IFSDG: What is the best investment you ever
made?
Daniel: Cancelling my university place
and opting to go into employment!
IFSDG: Which businessperson or company do you most
admire and why?
Daniel: Mark Zuckerberg. For someone so
young to achieve so much is hugely impressive!
IFSDG: What did you want to be when you were a
child?
Daniel: An insurance broker
obviously.
IFSDG: What do you do to relax away from the
office?
Daniel: Attempt to play football and
regularly go to the gym.
IFSDG: I-Phone or
Android?
Daniel: iPhone
IFSDG: Favourite
band?
Daniel: Stone Roses
IFSDG: Favourite
sport?
Daniel: Football
IFSDG: Favourite
movie?
Daniel: The Godfather Part II
IFSDG: Sunshine or
snow?
Daniel: Sunshine
IFSDG: and finally, what three words sum you
up?
Daniel: Confident, Ambitious, Honest.