DUBLIN, June 9, 2026 - Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the appointment of Simon Hawkins as executive managing director for Reinsurance within the global legacy team, joining later this year.
In this role, he will advise clients on complex legacy and run‑off transactions, supporting the delivery of innovative capital advisory solutions across global markets. He joins an experienced global legacy team and will work closely with regional hubs for capital advisory to support legacy activity across the global market. Hawkins is based in London and will report to Mike Cane, head of capital advisory for the UK. Hawkins’ appointment reflects the firm’s continued investment to meet growing client demand for legacy solutions globally.
Hawkins joins Aon from Compre, where he served as chief operating officer, after his time at QBE as head of legacy. He brings deep expertise in legacy and run-off transactions and will support clients worldwide as demand for legacy solutions continues to grow.
“We are excited to welcome Simon to Aon at a time when our clients require innovative legacy solutions,” said Kelly Superczynski, global head of capital advisory in Reinsurance for Aon. “His leadership experience in the legacy sector and broader markets make him a valuable addition to our global legacy team.”
“This appointment underlines our commitment to the legacy segment,” said Mike Cane, head of UK capital advisory in Reinsurance for Aon. “Simon’s proven client leadership and technical legacy expertise complement the team’s market knowledge and client relationships, strengthening our ability to deliver a leading legacy offering while continuing to innovate in an area of growing strategic importance for clients.”
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