Aon Names Ollie Barcock as Leader of Aviation Reinsurance for Global ReSpecialty

Published on August 7, 2024
LONDON, Aug. 7, 2024 - Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today named Ollie Barcock as leader of aviation reinsurance for Global ReSpecialty, effective immediately....
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