Aon strengthens claims consulting team in the Southwest to support increased client demand

PHOENIX – Aon Global Risk Consulting, a leading provider of risk advisory services and a business of Aon Corporation (NYSE: AON), today announced that Mary Woodman joined the organization as a claims consultant for the Phoenix office.

As part of Aon Global Risk Consulting’s broker services team, Woodman is responsible for client management and property and casualty claims support. She is also charged with improving processes, reducing client loss rates and expediting claim settlements.

“Mary will serve as an excellent resource and trusted advisor for our clients as they navigate the often challenging claims process,” said Karen Mildenhall, executive vice president and Phoenix resident managing director for Aon Risk Solutions, the global risk management business of Aon.

Woodman brings more than 15 years of industry experience to Aon and has expertise in workers’ compensation, liability and property claims. Prior to joining Aon, Woodman was a claims consultant for Wells Fargo Insurance Services where she was responsible for providing claims consulting and risk services. She also worked as a claims specialist for State Farm Fire and Casualty Company.

Woodman holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from San Francisco State University and a Master of Arts degree in conservation studies from the University of York in the United Kingdom. Woodman is a Certified Risk Manager and a Certified School Risk Manager. She also served on the Chartis Rocky Mountain Claims Advisory Board in Colorado.



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