Broking giant Aon has promoted long-standing senior employee Amanda Lyons to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its Reinsurance Solutions unit in Bermuda, effective July 1st, subject to regulatory and immigration approvals.Lyons, who currently serves as Aon’s global product leader for Reinsurance Solutions, will retain that role while taking on leadership of the Bermuda reinsurance platform.Based in Bermuda, she will be tasked with advancing the firm’s reinsurance growth strategy there, building on a series of recent appointments designed to deepen local capabilities.Lyons brings deep experience and strong market relationships towards her new position, having worked at the broker for over 17 years.

She became Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions global product leader in May 2024, following her tenure as U.S.Casualty Strategic Growth Leader, where she played a key role in expanding Aon’s casualty offerings.Andy Marcell, CEO of Risk Capital and Reinsurance at Aon, commented: “Amanda is one of our premier casualty brokers and will continue to serve her clients from the island.” He continued: “Her appointment reflects Aon’s commitment to the Bermuda market and to elevating our talent as we deliver career opportunities for colleagues.

As highlighted at our recent Market World client event in Bermuda, we have an exciting opportunity to expand client opportunities across Risk Capital.“In her new role, Amanda will collaborate closely with Nick Moore, CEO of Aon Bermuda Limited, to identify and deliver innovative access to capital for Aon’s clients.” Lyons’ promotion underscores Aon’s ongoing investment in its Bermuda operations as the island remains a strategic hub for the global reinsurance and risk transfer markets..All of our Artemis Live insurance-linked securities (ILS), catastrophe bonds and reinsurance can be accessed online.

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