In the race against time to vaccinate the world’s population, Aon has been working on an innovative industry collaboration that is making a positive impact on the biggest global health crisis of our time. On this episode of “On Aon,” host Maria Harshbarger, Chief Client Officer at Aon, is joined by Aon’s Co-Leader of Global Specialties and CEO of Global Marine Lee Meyrick for a conversation about Aon’s work to ensure the safe delivery of global COVID-19 vaccine shipments. 

• Lee’s take on the successful vaccination rollout in England. [1:29] 
• His tasteful hidden talent. [2:59]
• How Aon is using cargo insurance and advanced technology to protect the vaccines. [3:50]
• The impressive collaboration necessary to deliver 10 billion vaccines worldwide. [6:20] 
• How did technology enable this fast-paced vaccine delivery? [9:45]
• The positive impact that improved risk management has had on vaccine delivery efforts. [12:39]
• Details regarding Aon’s plan to donate 100% of 2021 revenue from the solution to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund within the WHO Foundation. [13:50] 

Additional Resources:

Aon’s website

Press release: Aon Launches Innovative Industry Collaboration to Protect Global COVID-19 Vaccine Shipments

Press release: Aon's New Vaccine Supply Chain Solution to Benefit Response Fund for the World Health Organization

More on the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund

Tweetables:

“We just wanted to ensure that the successful rollout of the vaccines wasn’t hampered due to insurance.” — Lee Meyrick

“Everybody stepped up and really wanted to get involved. They wanted to be able to do the right thing in the rollout of the vaccine.” — Lee Meyrick

“We really want to be part of the ongoing effort to bring vaccines to as many people as possible.” — Lee Meyrick