Exhibit 12.1
Aon Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Combined With Unconsolidated Subsidiaries
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
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(millions except ratios) |
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Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes and noncontrolling interests |
| $ | 733 |
| $ | 703 |
| $ | 879 |
| $ | 1,025 |
| $ | 738 |
| $ | 567 |
| $ | 519 |
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Less: Earnings from unconsolidated entities under the equity method of accounting |
| 10 |
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Add back fixed charges: |
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Interest on indebtedness |
| 87 |
| 96 |
| 126 |
| 138 |
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Interest on uncertain tax positions |
| (2 | ) | (1 | ) | — |
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Portion of rents representative of interest factor |
| 30 |
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| 47 |
| 75 |
| 79 |
| 71 |
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Income as adjusted |
| $ | 838 |
| $ | 835 |
| $ | 1,047 |
| $ | 1,230 |
| $ | 941 |
| $ | 756 |
| $ | 725 |
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Fixed charges: |
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Interest on indebtedness |
| $ | 87 |
| $ | 96 |
| $ | 126 |
| $ | 138 |
| $ | 129 |
| $ | 125 |
| $ | 136 |
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Portion of rents representative of interest factor |
| 30 |
| 39 |
| 47 |
| 75 |
| 79 |
| 71 |
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Total fixed charges |
| $ | 117 |
| $ | 135 |
| $ | 173 |
| $ | 213 |
| $ | 208 |
| $ | 196 |
| $ | 209 |
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges |
| 7.2 |
| 6.2 |
| 6.1 |
| 5.8 |
| 4.5 |
| 3.9 |
| 3.5 |
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