Aon Underwriting Managers names new chief officer

His career includes 12 years with Liberty Specialty Markets.

Aon appointed Simon Clapham as the chief underwriting officer for Aon Underwriting Managers (AUM). 

In this role, Clapham will report directly to James de Labillière, managing director of AUM, and is expected to play a pivotal role in the firm's expanding portfolio underwriting business.

Clapham brings a wealth of experience from both underwriting and broking within the insurance industry, having worked extensively in the UK and US markets. 

His career includes 12 years with Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM) where he served as head of Underwriting Performance Management, overseeing long-tail, short-tail, and reinsurance classes. 

Previously, Clapham also held key positions at Brit Insurance, serving as active underwriter for Syndicates 800 and 2987, and participating on both the Brit Insurance Holdings plc board and the Lloyd’s Market Board.