Aon PLC Announces Key Executive Appointments in Reinsurance Team
July 16, 2025 — Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm based in Chicago, has announced significant executive appointments within its Reinsurance team. The company has named Alfonso Valera as CEO of International for Reinsurance, overseeing operations in the UK, EMEA, and APAC regions. Steve Hofmann has been appointed as CEO of Americas for Reinsurance, responsible for North America and Latin America. Additionally, George Attard has been appointed as Global Head of Strategy, and Tomas Novotny has been named Chairman of International.
These appointments are part of Aon’s strategy to strengthen its leadership in the reinsurance sector, enhancing its ability to manage risks and provide comprehensive insurance solutions to clients worldwide. The company continues to focus on its core services, including risk and insurance brokerage consulting, health and benefits advice, and strategic human capital management.
Aon’s Financial Overview
As of July 14, 2025, Aon’s close price stood at $352.38, with a 52-week high of $412.97 and a low of $295.79. The company’s market capitalization is approximately $77.52 billion, and it has a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.59. Aon is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and operates within the Financials sector.
Cyber Risk Landscape in Asia Pacific
In a separate development, Aon has released findings from its 2025 Cyber Risk Report, focusing on the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The report highlights the increasing complexity of AI-driven cyber attacks and the impact of geopolitical tensions on cyber risks. The findings are based on Cyber Quotient Evaluation (CyQu) scores from 3,226 Aon clients across APAC, EMEA, LATAM, and North America in 2024.
Other Financial News
In related financial news, the Board of Directors of AES declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.17595 per share, payable on August 15, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 1, 2025. Fastenal also reported a dividend declaration of $0.22 per share.
These developments reflect Aon’s ongoing commitment to leadership in professional services and its proactive approach to addressing emerging risks in the global market.