Aon appoints Magee as UK chairman of its reinsurance business

Broker Aon has appointed a new UK chairman of its reinsurance business.

Don Magee joined Benfield, Lovick & Rees in 1991, having previously worked at Hall, Harford Jeffreys International, Thomas R Miller (Energy) and Newman, Martin and Buchan.

Today he is one of the firm’s senior leaders, focussed on client strategies and production, handling some of the group’s largest global clients. In recent years he has played a role in developing bespoke capacity for the needs of composite buyers.

Nick Frankland, UK CEO of Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions business, said: “In this new role Don will support me in developing our business and client strategies, in conjunction with our Growth and UK Leadership teams. His standing and experience will add significant value across our wider business and I know that Don will deliver leadership, commitment and dedication to our continued growth ambitions.”

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