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Aon is one of the world’s largest brokers of both insurance and reinsurance business.

Aon Germany Reinsurance CEO Jan-Oliver Thofern to retire

9th June 2026

Aon, a global insurance and reinsurance broker and risk advisor, has announced that Jan-Oliver Thofern, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Reinsurance and Chairman of the Country Board for Aon in Germany, will retire from his roles, effective January 1st, 2027. Until his retirement, Thofern will continue to perform his duties in ... Read the full article

Mez Patel named Head of Global Sales for Aon Credit Solutions

9th June 2026

Aon, a global insurance and reinsurance broker and risk advisor, has announced the appointment of Mez Patel as Head of Global Sales for Aon Credit Solutions. In his new role, Patel will help global multinational clients address complex risk challenges. He will be responsible for designing innovative, structured solutions across trade credit, ... Read the full article

Aon reports soft cyber and tech E&O insurance market amid growing risk challenges

8th June 2026

Aon, the global professional services firm specialising in risk, insurance, reinsurance, human capital and consulting services, has said that conditions in the cyber and technology errors and omissions (E&O) insurance market remain favourable for buyers, although insurers are becoming increasingly cautious as cyber threats continue to evolve. According to Aon, abundant ... Read the full article

Aon appoints José María Navas as Chief Claims Officer for EMEA

4th June 2026

Aon, a global re/insurance broker and risk advisor, has announced the appointment of José María Navas as Chief Claims Officer for EMEA. In his new role, Navas will lead the firm’s claims organisation across EMEA, overseeing strategy, advocacy, and claims preparation capabilities to help clients navigate an increasingly complex claims environment. He ... Read the full article

Aon reports rising M&A insurance claim values and record recoveries

4th June 2026

Aon plc, the global professional services firm specialising in risk, health and wealth solutions, has released its 2026 Global M&A and Transaction Solutions Claims Study, highlighting growing claim values, increasing notification activity and record levels of recoveries across the mergers and acquisitions insurance market. Drawing on Aon’s proprietary claims data, the ... Read the full article

Aon expands Bengaluru’s global capability centre with new facility

3rd June 2026

Global insurance and reinsurance broker and risk advisor, Aon, has expanded its global capability centre in Bengaluru with a new facility at The Earth Centre by Vista Spaces in Whitefield. The broker maintains smooth global operations, with the support of its Global Capability Centres in India, along with a select few ... Read the full article

Helene Madell to lead Aon’s Global Broking Centre as CEO

2nd June 2026

Global insurance and reinsurance broker and risk advisor, Aon, has appointed Helene Madell as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its Global Broking Centre, effective June 1st, 2026, subject to regulatory approval. In her new role, Madell will report to Christian Hoffman, Global CEO of Commercial Risk. She will lead the London-based ... Read the full article

Florida property cat reinsurance market ‘as strong as ever’, says Aon’s Chris Dittman

29th May 2026

Chris Dittman, Executive Managing Director and Florida Practice Leader at broking group Aon, views the Florida property catastrophe reinsurance market as the healthiest and most stable it has ever been, pointing to stronger balance sheets, solid underwriting performance, increased capital levels, and continued stabilisation following recent reforms. During AM Best’s Analytical ... Read the full article

APAC’s construction insurance market supported by abundant capacity and insurer ambition

28th May 2026

Global re/insurance broker and risk advisor Aon's new report on global construction insurance in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region has disclosed that the market remains growth-oriented, supported by abundant capacity, insurer growth ambitions, and improved reinsurance performance. According to Aon’s report, 2026 Global Construction Insurance and Surety Market Report for Asia ... Read the full article

Christian Hoffman named Aon’s global CEO of Commercial Risk

26th May 2026

Global re/insurance broker and risk advisor Aon has announced the appointment of Christian Hoffman as global CEO of Commercial Risk, effective June 1. Hoffman will leverage his 25 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industries as both a broker and underwriter to lead Aon’s global Commercial Risk business. He ... Read the full article

Aon appoints Alberto Carrion as Head of Lenders Solutions

22nd May 2026

Aon, a global professional services firm providing risk, retirement and health solutions, has appointed Alberto Carrion as Head of Lenders Solutions. In this role at Aon, Carrion will support the development of the firm’s Lenders Solutions offering, working with lending clients to address risk considerations and capital priorities as part of ... Read the full article

Aon appoints Christian Rindlisbacher as Head of Casualty, Nordic Broking Centre

22nd May 2026

Global re/insurance broker and risk advisor Aon has announced the appointment of Christian Rindlisbacher as Head of Casualty, Nordic Broking Centre. Rindlisbacher brings more than 20 years of industry experience, including leadership positions at AIG and Aon, and an extensive network across the Nordics and EMEA region. Most recently, he served as ... Read the full article

Aon expands credit reinsurance hub model amid rising global demand

21st May 2026

To meet growing demand, global professional services firm Aon has strengthened its credit reinsurance offering by advancing a hub-led strategy that connects clients with capital through globally coordinated teams with local market presence. As part of the development, Rupert Evans, international head of credit and financial risks reinsurance for Aon, will ... Read the full article

Aon names Masahito Hirai as CEO for Japan

20th May 2026

Aon plc, the global professional services company, has announced the appointment of Masahito Hirai as chief executive officer of its Japan operations, with the role taking effect from 30 June 2026. Hirai will oversee the company’s business strategy in Japan, with responsibility for growth initiatives and client service delivery across the ... Read the full article

Aon reshapes regional leadership team with senior appointments across EMEA and LatAm

19th May 2026

Aon, the global professional services company focused on risk, health and wealth solutions, has announced a series of leadership changes affecting its EMEA and Latin America (LatAm) operations, including the appointments of Kai-Frank Buechter and Tracy-Lee Kus as co-CEOs for EMEA from 1 June. Under the revised structure, Buechter will ... Read the full article