Aon, a global insurance and reinsurance broker and risk advisor, has appointed Michael Mahoney in dual roles of Northeast Region Leader and Co-Head of the US, effective August 1st, 2026.
Upon joining the broker, Mahoney will serve on the Aon Executive Committee, while maintaining his seat in the North America Executive Committee.
In his new roles, Mahoney will also lead one of Aon’s “most dynamic and strategically important” US markets, driving growth and delivering value for clients.
He will help shape the strategic direction of the broker’s largest regional market, partner across its Risk Capital and Human Capital to drive Aon’s United strategy forward and to help clients reach their targets.
Most recently, Mahoney served as Chief Commercial Officer for the US, where he strengthened commercial discipline and accelerated growth across commercial risk, health, wealth, and talent. He is supporting the process of appointing a new leader for the role and will remain in the role until the process is completed.
Mahoney has nearly three decades of industry experience. Throughout his 15-year tenure at Aon, he has held several leadership positions across sales, client leadership, commercial strategy, and regional management, while building high-performing teams, deep client relationships, and a strong track record of driving business growth.
Before his current role, he served as the Head of Commercial Risk Sales for North America and as West Region Leader. Earlier in his career, he held brokerage and client leadership roles in financial lines and management liability.
Anne Corona, Chief Executive Officer, North America, Aon, commented on the appointment, “Michael is an exceptional leader who combines deep business acumen with an unwavering commitment to our clients and colleagues. Over the course of his career, he has consistently demonstrated the ability to inspire teams, develop talent and help clients navigate complexity with confidence. His growth mindset, collaborative leadership style and passion for delivering outstanding client outcomes make him uniquely positioned to lead our Northeast Region and help shape the future of our U.S. business.”
Mahoney added, “I am honoured to take on these new roles and grateful for the opportunity to continue serving our clients and colleagues in new ways. The momentum across our business is strong, and I am excited to build on that foundation as we help clients make better decisions, strengthen resilience and achieve their goals. I look forward to working alongside our talented teams across the Northeast and the broader U.S. to deliver meaningful value for clients and accelerate growth.”
