Madrid-based reinsurance broker previously led Aon’s fac broking business for much of western Europe
Gerardo Polanco has been named general manager of Aon’s Iberia reinsurance team, taking on the role with immediate effect.
Polanco (pictured) is based in Madrid and reports to Tomas Novotny, EMEA CEO and chairman of international for Aon Reinsurance Solutions.
He will be responsible for strengthening the firm’s capabilities across Spain and Portugal, the broker said, driving collaboration across geographies, business lines and specialties.
Polanco previously led facultative reinsurance for the Nordics, Benelux, France, Spain and Portugal.
He has more than 25 years of reinsurance industry experience and has played a key role in developing Aon’s reinsurance solutions business in Iberia and across the wider region.
Novotny said Polanco’s appointment underlined the firm’s strategic ambitions.
“Gerardo’s strategic vision, leadership and deep market expertise will be pivotal in advancing our strategy in Iberia and strengthening our capabilities, in alignment with Aon’s global objectives,” Novotny said.
“In this new role, he will help to enhance value for our clients as he creates and manages important internal and external relationships that enable us to optimize our service delivery,” he added.
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