Aon names new insurance vertical boss

Aon has named Emma Crookes as the new global head of its insurance vertical.

The insurance vertical provides (re)insurance clients with enhanced propositions in a bid to help them meet strategic goals.

In her new role, Crookes will work with more than 20 segment teams across five regions to explore common themes across insurer segments to help clients with their plans.

She will also sit on the global growth committee of reinsurance solutions.

Andy Marcell, chief executive of reinsurance solutions and risk capital at Aon, said: “Aon is embedded in the insurance industry. We live its impact, complexities and potential, so we know how to listen more effectively and interpret and respond to client needs.

“In her new role, Crookes will bring even more Aon capabilities to clients, across commercial risk, reinsurance, health, wealth and talent, helping them to shape better decisions and achieve profitable growth.”

Experience

Crookes has been with Aon for 11 years, with her most recently leading the firm’s UK insurance vertical.

Before Aon, she worked at JLT Group as an insurance broker for a year.

As part of her new role, she will work closely with Joe Peiser, chief executive of commercial risk solutions at Aon and executive sponsor of the insurance vertical, as well as Lambros Lambrou, chief executive for human capital at Aon.

Peiser said: “Through the insurance vertical, clients will benefit from less volatile results, optimised capital and profitable growth, underpinned by strong talent and more integrated solutions to achieve their strategic goals.

“To drive this dynamic globally, Crookes brings an impressive track record of success from her time leading our UK insurance vertical.

“Her talent for fostering collaboration across Aon and results oriented mindset is vital to helping our insurer clients achieve profitable growth.”