Aon promotes Vincent Barrett to regional head of captives EMEA

Aon has appointed Vincent Barrett as regional managing director EMEA for its captive & insurance management business, based in Dublin.

Barrett will move from his previous role as chief commercial officer to assume responsibility for leading the group’s regional operations in EMEA. He will continue to serve as account chair on complex global client accounts and lead the captive business development team across EMEA.

John English, chief executive officer, captive & insurance management, Aon said: “Since joining Aon in 2007 Vince has held a number of senior roles within our group, from leading White Rock to co-leading our solution for Solvency II and development of our ILS value proposition. His knowledge and expertise places him in the ideal position to lead our EMEA operations."

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