| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2407404 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of estimated future amortization expense on intangible assets (Details) (http://www.aon.com/role/GoodwillAndOtherIntangibleAssetsScheduleOfEstimatedFutureAmortizationExpenseOnIntangibleAssetsDetails) |
| Table | Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000315293 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | Period [Axis] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | |||
| Segments [Axis] | |||
| Risk Solutions | HR Solutions | Segments [Domain] | |
2017 | |||
2018 | |||
2019 | |||
2020 | |||
2021 | |||
Thereafter | |||
Total future amortization of intangible assets | |||