’His journey at Aon exemplifies our dedication to developing professionals from within, creating clear pathways for growth,’ says head

Aon has appointed Erlantz Urbieta as its new chief broking officer for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

In his new role, Urbieta will be in charge of advancing Aon’s broking strategy across EMEA.

He succeeds Terence Williams, who will assume the role of head of commercial risk in Asia-Pacific (APAC).

Cynthia Beveridge, global chief broking officer at Aon, said: “We thank Williams for his outstanding contributions in creating a strong broking community across EMEA and successfully executing Aon’s global broking strategy.

“Urbieta will build on this foundation, further enhancing our regional presence and reinforcing Aon’s ability to provide best-in-class solutions for clients.”

Experience

Urbieta has spent more than 25 years at Aon and was most recently head of commercial risk in Spain.

The role has seen him shape the Spanish commercial risk business, with him leading broking, carrier management, specialties, risk consulting and claims in the country.

Luca Tassarotti, head of commercial risk solutions for EMEA at Aon, said: “His journey at Aon exemplifies our dedication to developing professionals from within, creating clear pathways for growth.

“We are committed to fostering an environment where ambitious individuals can thrive and drive long-term success.”

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