Aon builds US reinsurance specialty distribution leadership structure

Aon has introduced a new leadership structure for its US specialty distribution segment within its Reinsurance Solutions arm, as it looks to scale capabilities across a fast-growing and increasingly complex part of the market.

The reinsurance broker’s new structure brings together leadership across excess and surplus (E&S), managing general agents (MGAs) and delegated authority platforms, as well as programme-focused carriers and hybrid fronting arrangements.

Aon said the move reflects its continued investment in specialty distribution as a distinct, growth-focused business segment, with a dedicated leadership team tasked with driving strategy, execution and expansion.

The team will work across reinsurance, commercial risk, capital advisory and analytics to deliver more integrated, data-driven solutions to clients and trading partners.

As part of the restructure, Sarah Freitag has been named US specialty distribution leader and E&S segment leader, with responsibility for overall strategy and growth priorities.

Cory Schilling has been appointed MGA segment leader, overseeing relationships with MGAs, MGUs and delegated authority platforms.

Cory Anderson takes on the role of MGA growth leader, focusing on programme development and expansion opportunities, while Max McClure becomes programme-focused carrier growth leader, working with carriers and reinsurers to support portfolio growth.

Steve Hofmann, CEO of Americas for Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions, said the move responds to growing complexity in the segment.

“Clients, carriers and MGAs are operating in an increasingly complex environment,” he said.

“Over the past several years Aon has made significant investments in specialized talent focused on this space,” he continued.

“This new U.S. specialty distribution leadership team unites our talent, insights and capabilities to support our clients and stakeholders in this important segment of the US market,” Hofmann added.

Aon said the new structure is designed to improve connectivity between its specialist teams and strengthen engagement with carrier and MGA partners, while enhancing delivery of solutions to clients.

The broker also highlighted benefits including more targeted access to expertise, faster activation of growth opportunities and more consistent engagement across the US specialty marketplace.

Dan Duncan, president of US strategy and growth at Aon, said the model would sharpen execution across the segment.

“This model gives us the leadership focus we need to execute even more successfully in specialty distribution,” he said.

“By aligning our segment and growth leaders across MGAs, programs and E&S, we can respond more quickly to opportunities,” said Duncan.

“We can work more seamlessly with our carrier and MGA partners and shape better decisions for our clients,” he added.