Zurich North America

Joseph Johnson and William Seidemann pioneering the idea of interchangeable sockets and wrench handles, and founded Snap-on Incorporated as Snap-on Wrench Company in 1920. Snap-on Incorporated develops, manufactures and markets tool and equipment solutions for professional tool users worldwide. Its product lines include hand tools, power tools, automotive diagnostics and shop equipment, tool storage products and automotive diagnostics software. The company supplies products to various industries, including transportation service, industrial, government, education, agricultural and commercial applications, such as construction and electrical. Its products are sold through its franchise dealer van, company direct sales, and distributor and Internet channels. Snap-on Incorporated is an S&P 500 company with headquarters in Kenosha, Wis.

Aon Corporation is one of the leading providers of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting and specialty insurance underwriting. The company offers a full range of premium insurance products and services, such as property, business continuity, automobile, workers' compensation, and general and professional liability. Its risk and insurance brokerage services segment offers retail and wholesale brokerage services, affinity products, managing general underwriting, placement and captive management services and finance services for small, medium and large companies. The firm s insurance underwriting segment provides specialty insurance products, such as supplemental accident, health and life insurance; extended warranty products; and select property and casualty insurance products and services. Its Web site provides an indexed collection of whitepapers, research reports and periodicals. Gregory C. Case has been the chief executive officer of Aon for more than one year. He has been with the insurance company for over a year. Case attended Kansas State University, and earned a MBA from Harvard. Aon Corporation is a Fortune 250 company headquartered in Chicago.