September 29, 2003 - Aon Warranty Group, a unit of Aon Corporation (NYSE: AOC), and Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) announced today an agreement to jointly deliver extended service contract services for select U.S. Whirlpool Corporation appliance products.

Under the terms of the agreement, Aon Warranty Group will provide underwriting, marketing and claims administration of its extended service contracts for Whirlpool Corporation's major home appliance brands; KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Roper by Whirlpool Corporation and Estate.

Aon Warranty Group broadens its relationship with Whirlpool, having already served as underwriter and administrator of Whirlpool Corporation's Convenience Care® and HomeWise® service protection plan programs.

Paul Swenson, President and COO of Aon Innovative Solutions, said: "We are pleased to announce this partnership as we share the same 'customer-first' vision. By combining the protection, service and support of our extended service contracts with Whirlpool Corporation's unmatched product selection and brand reputation, we are enabling enhanced customer loyalty and long-term product satisfaction."

James Summers, Director Service Contracts, Whirlpool Corporation, said, "The expanded relationship with Aon will leverage both the strengths of Whirlpool Corporation's Service Contracts group and Aon's extensive experience in claims management, insurance underwriting services, and extended service plan administration."

About Aon Warranty Group

Aon Warranty Group is a world leader in sales, service and underwriting of mechanical repair agreements. Aon Corporation (www.aon.com) is a holding company comprised of a family of insurance brokerage, consulting and insurance underwriting subsidiaries with annual revenues in excess of $8 billion and over 55,000 employees in 125 countries worldwide.

About Whirlpool

Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of over $11 billion, 68,000 employees, and nearly 50 manufacturing and technology research centers around the globe. The company markets Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Brastemp, Bauknecht, Consul and other major brand names to consumers in more than 170 countries. Additional information about the company can be found at www.whirlpoolcorp.com.

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