Aon reshuffles key leadership roles in risk and consulting divisions

Aon has appointed James Platt as chief operating officer (COO) of Aon Risk Solutions, and Michael Moran as CEO of Aon Inpoint.

Platt will be based in London and work closely with Mike O’Connor, the CEO of Aon Risk Solutions, and the firm’s global operating committee.

Alongside his new role as the COO, he will continue to lead firm's data and analytics business and also be responsible for Aon’s Innovation Centre in Dublin.

Moran, who is replacing Platt as the CEO of Aon Inpoint, the firm's re/insurer consulting arm, will be based in Chicago. Since joining the company 11 years ago, Moran has served in a number of executive roles, most recently as the COO of Aon Benfield. He was also a founding member of Aon Inpoint.

Steve McGill, group president of Aon, commented: “Talent development is a critical aspect of our growth strategy at Aon, and we are privileged to have a strong pool of senior and rising talent across the firm. I take particular pride in filling these leadership roles with proven Aon colleagues who will continue to drive our clients’ success.”

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