Aon has announced the promotion of Vincent Barrett as regional managing director Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) for its captive & insurance management business.

Based in Dublin, Barrett will continue to report to John English, CEO, captive & insurance management and work in close partnership with Aon’s leadership teams across EMEA.

Barrett joined Aon in 2007 and most recently served as chief commercial officer where he was responsible for leading the group’s regional operations in EMEA.

He will continue as account chair on a numerous complex global client accounts and lead the captive business development team across EMEA.

English, CEO, captive & insurance, said: “Since joining Aon in 2007 Vince has held a number of senior roles within our group, from leading White Rock to co-leading our solution for Solvency II and development of our ILS value proposition. His knowledge and expertise places him in an ideal position to lead our EMEA operations.’’