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Aon news, related to the insurance and reinsurance broking operations of the global consultancy and intermediary business.
Aon is one of the world’s largest brokers of both insurance and reinsurance business.
Sompo’s Reid succeeds Fraccalvieri as Aon’s EMEA CEO of Fac Reinsurance
29th June 2026
Aon, a major global professional services and consulting firm, has announced the appointment of industry veteran Mike Reid as EMEA CEO of Facultative Reinsurance, effective July 1, 2026. Based in London, the executive will report to both Tomas Novotny, EMEA CEO and International Chairman for Reinsurance, and Nick Fraccalvieri, the Global ... Read the full article
Insured losses from Venezuela quakes likely to be a ‘fraction’ of total multi-billion economic loss: Aon
26th June 2026
Insurance industry losses related to the two major earthquakes that hit Venezuela this week are anticipated to represent only a small portion of the billions of dollars in economic losses expected from this catastrophe, according to broking group Aon’s recent Weekly Cat Report. Northwestern Venezuela, specifically the area west of Caracas, ... Read the full article
Aon appoints Chin Fong Teh as Chief of Staff, Asia Pacific, Reinsurance Solutions
26th June 2026
Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions, part of broking group Aon, has announced that Chin Fong Teh has been appointed Chief of Staff, Asia Pacific, based in Singapore, reporting to Rupert Moore, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific, Reinsurance Solutions at Aon. The reinsurance broker notes that Fong Teh brings around two decades of experience ... Read the full article
Aon names Mike Pasterick as North America Health Leader
25th June 2026
Aon plc, the global professional services company specialising in risk, retirement and health solutions, has announced the appointment of Mike Pasterick as North America Health Leader, effective immediately. Pasterick will oversee Aon’s Health Solutions operations across North America, supporting clients as they respond to major developments shaping the healthcare and benefits ... Read the full article
Aon appoints Sarah Goodman as Life Sciences Broking Practice Leader
22nd June 2026
Aon, the global professional services firm providing risk, retirement and health solutions, has announced the appointment of Sarah Goodman, CPCU, ARM, AINS as its Life Sciences Broking Practice Leader. According to Aon, Goodman brings extensive industry expertise and established market relationships to the role, where she will focus on supporting innovation ... Read the full article
Aon Reinsurance Middle East announces key leadership appointments
19th June 2026
Aon, a global insurance and reinsurance broker and risk advisor, has announced two key leadership appointments within Aon Reinsurance Middle East Limited. Hassan Elamin has been named Managing Director, Facultative, Middle East, Africa and Turkey. In this role, Elamin will oversee the facultative business across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, focusing ... Read the full article
Aon appoints Marcelo Elias as Head of Growth for Client & Sales, Brazil
18th June 2026
Aon, a global insurance and reinsurance broker and risk advisor, has announced the appointment of Marcelo Elias as Head of Growth for Client & Sales in Brazil. In his new role, Elias will play a key part in Aon's expansion initiatives and the development of new partnerships. His appointment strengthens Aon’s work ... Read the full article
Andy Desmond to lead Aon construction for Commercial Risk in UK
17th June 2026
Global professional services firm Aon has announced the appointment of Andy Desmond as head of construction for Commercial Risk in the UK, effective 1 July 2026. Bringing over 25 years of experience in both client-side and brokerage roles, Desmond will lead Aon's UK construction practice, tasked with advancing the firm's capabilities ... Read the full article
Aon sees no immediate shift in insurer appetite following Iran-US agreement
17th June 2026
David Kinzel, Political Risk U.S. Practice Leader at Aon, suggested that although the U.S. and Iran have reached an agreement to halt their military conflict, uncertainty surrounding the deal's terms is likely to prevent any material improvement in risk appetite for the sector in the near term. On Wednesday, June 17, ... Read the full article
Aon UK risk settlement team reaches £100bn milestone across three business areas
17th June 2026
Global professional services firm Aon’s risk settlement team has reached £100 billion in total transactions across three areas of its business, including bulk annuity business placed, longevity reinsurance business placed and transactions where Aon has provided insurer due diligence advice. According to Martin Bird, senior partner and UK head of risk ... Read the full article
Aon promotes Hugo Carson to Greater Florida Market Leader
16th June 2026
Aon, a global re/insurance broker and risk advisor, has announced the promotion of Hugo Carson to Greater Florida Market Leader. Carson succeeds Brian Bark, who is now responsible for Aon's New York City Market. In his new role, Carson will lead the overall strategy, growth, and operations across Aon's Greater Florida market. ... Read the full article
Severe weather outbreaks in US & Canada likely to cause losses reaching single-digit billions USD: Aon
12th June 2026
Total economic and insured losses related to the severe weather outbreaks that affected a large swath of the northern and central United States and southern Canada on June 5 - 11 will likely reach single-digit billions USD, according to Aon’s recent Weekly Cat Report. Between June 5 and June 8, a ... Read the full article
Aon names Steve Dando as Chief Broking Officer for its Global Broking Center
12th June 2026
Global professional services firm Aon has appointed Steve Dando as Chief Broking Officer for its Global Broking Center (GBC), effective 1 July. As Chief Broking Officer, Dando is responsible for shaping the broking strategy for the London-based GBC, Aon's wholesale and specialty broking business. He will reportedly strengthen market relationships while leading ... Read the full article
Lauren Pratscher joins Aon as Middle Market Chief Broking Officer
11th June 2026
Aon, a global re/insurance broker and risk advisor, has announced the appointment of Lauren Pratscher as Chief Broking Officer for the company’s Middle Market P&C broking operation. Pratscher brings over two decades of industry experience to her new position, having most recently served as Head of Casualty Placement at Newfront - ... Read the full article
Simon Hawkins joins Aon as Executive Managing Director within the Global Legacy team
10th June 2026
Aon plc, a global professional services firm that provides risk, retirement and health solutions to clients worldwide, has announced the appointment of Simon Hawkins as Executive Managing Director for Reinsurance within its Global Legacy team, joining the company later this year. Hawkins will advise clients on complex legacy and run-off transactions, ... Read the full article





