Aon, COT Agree to Takeover

Aon Group Netherlands BV (Aon) and the directors of the COT Institute for Safety and Crisis Management BV (COT) have reached an agreement about a takeover of COT shares by Aon.

Through this acquisition, Aon has reinforced its client-leadership position in the field of safety and crisis management. COT advises governments and companies about preventing and managing crisis situations. With this expertise the combination of COT and Aon becomes the leading consultant in the Netherlands in the field of crisis control and risk management. For COT, Aon offers access to the international network of Aon Global, with expertise and possibilties for co-workers to participate in complex national and international projects.

COT will continue to operate under its existing name and from its existing location in The Hague. COT and Aon do not anticipate any reductions in employment.

Uri Rosenthal of the COT has become advisor to the board of directors at Aon Risk Services in the Netherlands and Belgium and will also continue his directors activities at COT. Erwin Muller has joined the international management team at Aon Global’s Risk Consulting organisation. He will also continue his directors activities at COT.