Vincent Barrett To Head AON's EMEA Captive Insurance Business

Aon Global Risk Consulting has appointed Dublin-based Vincent Barrett as regional managing director EMEA, overseeing its captive and insurance management business regional operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Mr. Barrett moved from his previous role as chief commercial officer, where he had global responsibility for Aon's White Rock group of protected cell and incorporated cell companies as well as the group's runoff operations and its insurance-linked securities (ILS) practice group.

He will continue to serve as account chair on a number of global client accounts while leading the captive business development team across EMEA.

Mr. Barrett has expertise in insurance accounting, alternative risk financing and captive insurance structures, rent-a-captives, protected cell companies, risk swapping entities, and special purpose vehicles.

Prior to joining Aon in 2007, Mr. Barrett worked with Marsh Management Services in Bermuda and Dublin.

In his new role, Mr. Barrett will continue reporting to John English.

"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,"’ said Mr. English, chief executive officer, captive and insurance management, Aon.