’Captives are much more than an administrative tool, they are becoming boardroom essentials for capital management, risk innovation and long-term resilience,’ says appointee
Aon has appointed Leon Walker as its new Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) captives leader.
In his new role, Walker will be responsible for driving strategy, transformation and sustainable growth across Aon’s captives business in the reigion.
He will report to Ciaran Healy, global captives leader at Aon, and will work closely with the EMEA risk capital team to further advance Aon’s capabilities.
His appointment comes after the UK government confirmed in July 2025 that “following careful consideration of the consultation responses, the government, working closely with the financial regulators, intends to proceed with the introduction of a new UK captive insurance framework”.
Aon said the news was likely to result in more demand for UK-based captives.
Walker said: “Captives are much more than an administrative tool, they are becoming boardroom essentials for capital management, risk innovation and long-term resilience.
”I’m excited to work with our expert teams across EMEA to build on Aon’s strong foundations, deepen our connection with the wider firm and help our clients unlock the full potential of their captives in today’s ever changing risk landscape.”
Experience
Walker joined Aon in 2022 to lead UK inpoint, the carrier engagement team, providing data-driven consulting and advisory services to insurers and reinsurers.
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With nearly two decades of experience across broking, market development, sales and insurtech, his career also includes senior positions at WTW and Lloyd’s of London and business development leadership roles at high-growth technology providers Instanda and AdvantageGo.
He will take up his new role on 1 January 2026.
Ciaran Healy, global captives leader at Aon, said: “Walker is a proven leader with a track record of building strong teams and delivering results for clients. His industry knowledge and perspective will be invaluable as we continue to expand our captives capabilities and help clients unlock new ways to manage risk and capital across EMEA.
”At a time when businesses are facing heightened volatility, regulatory change and the need for greater capital efficiency, captives are becoming an increasingly critical part of corporate risk strategies – and Walker’s guidance will help ensure we continue to meet these evolving needs.”
His career began in 2019, when he joined a local north London newspaper after graduating from the University of Sheffield with a first-class honours degree in journalism.
He took up the position of deputy news editor at Insurance Times in March 2023, before being promoted to his current role in May 2024.View full Profile
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