Aon Underwriting Managers Appoints New Chief Officer

Aon Appoints Simon Clapham as Chief Underwriting Officer: Aon has named Simon Clapham as the chief underwriting officer for Aon Underwriting Managers (AUM). In this position, Clapham will report directly to James de Labillière, AUM’s managing director, and is set to be crucial in the company’s growing portfolio underwriting business.

Clapham’s Vast Industry Experience: Clapham has extensive experience in both underwriting and broking within the insurance sector. He has worked widely in the UK and US markets. He spent 12 years at Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), where he was head of Underwriting Performance Management, handling long – tail, short – tail, and reinsurance classes.

Previous Key Roles at Other Firms: Before his time at LSM, Clapham held significant positions at Brit Insurance. He was an active underwriter for Syndicates 800 and 2987 and was part of both the Brit Insurance Holdings plc board and the Lloyd’s Market Board. This rich background positions him well for his new role at AUM.

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