Aon Benfield, the world’s premier reinsurance intermediary and capital advisor, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maggie Westdale as global Chief Financial Officer.

Based in Chicago, Maggie began the role earlier this month and is also a member of the Aon Benfield Global Executive Committee.  In addition to Maggie’s Aon Benfield responsibilities, she will also work closely with Christa Davies, Aon Corporation’s Chief Financial Officer, on ongoing strategic financial initiatives.

Michael O’Halleran, Executive Chairman of Aon Benfield commented, “Sourcing talent in any organization is of paramount importance and Maggie’s appointment is testament to the high calibre of talent we are attracting to Aon Benfield.  Attracting and retaining the best aligns with our focus on providing clients with access to unique capabilities, thought leaders and industry leading professionals.”

Prior to Aon Benfield, Maggie spent ten years at CNA in a number of senior finance roles, most recently as both Senior Vice President (SVP) Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis, and as the internal CFO for CNA’s Property Casualty operations.  Prior to these roles, she also served as SVP, Senior Financial Officer for the Technology Group and as Vice President of Corporate Finance in the M&A and Industry Analysis Group at CNA.  Maggie was also an associate of Waterhouse LPP in financial services.

Andrew Appel, Chief Executive Officer of Aon Benfield commented, “We are extremely pleased to announce Maggie’s appointment to the team as global CFO.  Maggie’s energetic, team-first attitude, competitive spirit and track record of success to date, made her an ideal fit for Aon Benfield's leadership team.  Maggie’s appointment further demonstrates that Aon Benfield is the destination of choice for the best talent in the industry.”

Maggie has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Theory and an MBA (Finance and Corporate Strategy) from the University of Michigan.

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About Aon Benfield
Aon Benfield is the world’s premier reinsurance intermediary and capital advisor, providing clients with integrated capital solutions and services. The company offers clients access to every traditional and alternative market in the world, through an international network of offices spanning over 50 countries and more than 4,000 professionals. Its worldwide client base is able to access the broadest portfolio of integrated capital solutions and services, world-class talent, unparalleled global reach and local expertise to best meet their business objectives. Aon Benfield is the industry leader in treaty, facultative and capital markets transactions.

For further information please contact:

David Bogg
Aon Benfield London
t: +44 (0)20 7522 4016
e: david.bogg@aonbenfield.com
 

Andrew Wragg  
Aon Benfield London 
t: +44 (0)20 7522 8183 
e: andrew.wragg@aonbenfield.com