Aon South Africa has acquired Niche International Brokers, an independent specialist trade credit brokerage with operations in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.<\/p>\n
The deal will see a transfer of Niche\u2019s client accounts and team of trade credit specialists to Aon, effective 1 March 2018.<\/p>\n
Niche\u2019s current owner, Ken Jedlinski will also be joining Aon, providing continuity for clients and colleagues alike.<\/p>\n
Aon said the acquisition supports its ambitions to complement its local capabilities, specifically targeting growth in the corporate, mid-market and specialist sectors.<\/p>\n
The newly enlarged trade credit team further entrenches Aon\u2019s position as a leading specialist trade credit brokerage in sub-Saharan Africa, backed by a team of professional brokers with experience in both local and multinational accounts.<\/p>\n
Stuart Lawson, CEO of Aon Credit Solutions EMEA said: “The acquisition supports our ambitions to strengthen and expand our local capabilities, specifically focusing on corporate and global client segments.”<\/p>\n
“As the world\u2019s leading specialist credit solutions broker, Aon offers unparalleled technical knowledge and market leverage for businesses looking to protect their balance sheet from non-payment exposures and optimise working capital in an increasingly challenging trade environment.”<\/p>\n