Aon appoints global super yacht leader

Professional services firm Aon has appointed Emma Carpenter as global super yacht leader. Carpenter will join Aon in London in early March and will drive the development of Aon’s super yacht insurance broking business globally.

She brings 17 years of experience in the marine sector to Aon. She joins from Willis Towers Watson where she has served as a super yacht insurance broker for more than a decade. Prior to this she worked as a super yacht insurance broker for Ed (formerly Cooper Gay) and before that as an underwriting assistant for British Marine.

Lee Meyrick, CEO, global marine, Aon, said: “Our yacht business forms a key part of Aon’s marine offering, and, we see significant potential for growth in this area. Emma brings a strong 17-year track record of delivering for clients in the yacht market and is highly regarded in the industry. Her experience, specialist expertise and impressive network of contacts will be integral in offer our clients best-in-class advice and service. I am pleased to welcome her to the team.”

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