Aon has appointed Howard Byrne as managing director for both Aon Insurance Managers (Cayman) and Aon Risk Services (Cayman). Effective 1 July, he replaces Melissa Thomas, who is departing the firm. In his new role, Byrne will assume leadership responsibility for all Aon Cayman group operations. He currently holds the position of director and chief commercial officer at Aon Cayman, in addition to being a member of the executive leadership team. Over the last 10 years at Aon Cayman, Byrne has overseen the creation of around 50 insurance captives and reinsurers in the domicile. Byrne joined Aon Cayman in 2002, where he has also served as vice president of business development and insurance operations. Before this, he was senior underwriter at United Insurance Company, based in the Cayman Islands. Commenting on his new position, Byrne says: “Having just completed 20 years with Aon Cayman, I am extremely pleased and honored to take on this new role. Following another year of record growth and client engagement, we are looking forward to continuing to help our clients make better decisions. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank our great clients, our colleagues further afield, our numerous provider and industry partners and our friends at CIMA for all their support and collaboration over the years.” John English, CEO, captive and insurance management, Aon, adds: “Howard has been an integral member of the executive leadership team in Cayman for many years and his leadership abilities will ensure that we build on the tremendous momentum we have in our Cayman operations. I look forward to working with him in his new role.”
