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Acquisitions and Dispositions - Dispositions (Details) (Disposal Groups [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
business
Dec. 31, 2013
business
Dec. 31, 2012
business
Risk Solutions [Member]
     
Dispositions      
Number of dispositions 2aon_NumberOfDispositions
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7aon_NumberOfDispositions
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3aon_NumberOfDispositions
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HR Solutions [Member]
     
Dispositions      
Number of dispositions   2aon_NumberOfDispositions
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1aon_NumberOfDispositions
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Other Income [Member]      
Dispositions      
Pretax gain recognized on sale of businesses 24aon_DisposalGroupNotDiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalAndOther
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10aon_DisposalGroupNotDiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalAndOther
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1aon_DisposalGroupNotDiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalAndOther
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