Jan-Oliver Thofern will step down at the start of 2027 after more than 30 years working at the reinsurance broker, with a succession process already underway

Aon Jan-Oliver Thofern

Jan-Oliver Thofern, CEO of Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions Germany and chairman of its country board for Aon Germany, will retire from the firm on 1 January 2027.

Thofern (pictured) will leave Aon after more than 30 years with the business, having joined the firm in 1993.

He has held leadership roles in Germany and internationally across Aon’s reinsurance operations.

Thofern was appointed to the management board of Aon Deutschland Holding GmbH in 2008 and became CEO of Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions Germany.

He later took on additional responsibility as chairman of the country board for all Aon solution lines in Germany.

Tomas Novotny, chairman of international and CEO EMEA, Reinsurance Solutions for Aon, said Thofern had helped shape the broker’s German reinsurance platform.

“Jan-Oliver has played a key role in shaping Aon’s reinsurance platform in Germany,” Novotny said.

“Under his leadership, the business has built strong client relationships, deep market expertise and an integrated team.

“Today, Aon Germany is very well positioned to support clients with innovative solutions and global capabilities.

“We are grateful to Jan-Oliver for his outstanding leadership and contributions over the years.”

Thofern was born in Stuttgart in 1964 and earned an MBA in management and finance from the University of Wales, with a specialisation in banking.

He began his career at Allianz Life Insurance Company before joining Aon in 1993.

Aon said Thofern will continue to perform his duties in full until his retirement.

His successor at the reinsurance broker will be determined through a structured process that is already underway and will be announced in due course.

Thofern said: “It has been a privilege to lead Aon’s reinsurance business in Germany alongside a talented and highly motivated team, while helping to deliver strategic, cross-functional solutions for our clients, including those in the primary insurance market.”

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