Aon swoops for WTW practice leader to deepen UK client relationships

Re/insurance broker Aon has tapped a WTW (Willis Towers Watson) executive with leadership experiences at Marsh and EY to help deepen its client relationships in the UK.

David Kennedy (pictured) joins the firm as client industry sectors Leader for the UK.

Kennedy has more than 20 years of experience in corporate risk management, insurance broking and general consulting services, joining from WTW where he was GB health and social care industry practice leader.

Before joining WTW, he held various leadership roles at Marsh and EY in the UK and Asia, supporting clients across a range of sectors and leading organic and inorganic growth through thought leadership and innovation.

Jane Kielty, Aon’s UK chief commercial officer, said: “David has a strong reputation in the industry for delivering client value across a broad range of services and driving significant growth throughout his career. We are pleased to welcome him to the team as we continue to focus on deepening client relationships and evolving our offerings to meet their emerging needs.”

Kennedy added: “I’m thrilled to join Aon, an organisation working together as one firm with a clear strategic direction and purpose to shape decisions for the better, to serve current and future client needs. Working across Aon’s four solution lines, I look forward to supporting our clients and helping them access the full suite of Aon’s capabilities in order to better capitalise on opportunities and tackle challenges.”

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