Aon names Jessica Powell as executive vice president within its Cayman captive and reinsurance management team. Powell, who possesses 15 years of captive insurance experience, holds deep specialist expertise in the healthcare captive space. Commenting on the appointment, the firm says: “Jessica is a highly trusted client advisor and we look forward to her continued leadership and impact in this new role.” Prior to this promotion, Powell served as senior vice president at Aon in the Cayman Islands, a position she had held since July 2023. Her career with the firm spans 15 years, during which she held several senior leadership roles including vice president, assistant vice president, and senior account manager. In her capacity as senior account manager, Powell was responsible for the oversight and delivery of comprehensive management services to a portfolio of offshore captive insurance companies with varied structures. She also contributed to various internal committees to encourage best practices, streamline processes, and assist with change management through collaborative communication. Powell’s tenure with Aon began in 2011 as an account manager. In this role, she managed all aspects of captive insurance company operations, including financial planning, reporting, and daily operational management activities. Her responsibilities also included continuous liaison with service providers and ensuring clients remained in compliance with local regulatory guidelines and procedures. Before entering the insurance industry, Powell completed a human resources internship at HSBC. Powell holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in international finance and marketing from the University of Miami. She also earned an International MBA in international business from Temple University, a one-year programme involving study in Philadelphia, Paris, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Additionally, she holds an IMBA from the École des Ponts Business School.
