Aon has appointed Leah Evans to be a partner in its UK risk settlement team.
Evans has worked in the industry for the past 15 years, advising trustees and corporates on risk management issues, including bulk annuity transfers. She most recently worked for EY where she led the pensions risk transfer team. She has also worked for Mercer in both its New York and London offices and started her career at Aon.
Aon head of risk settlement Martin Bird says: “We have seen consistent growth and record activity in the pension risk market over the past couple of years as schemes are looking to discharge pension risk, navigate new forms of volatility and secure member benefits.
“Our team has grown from strength to strength, with 35 new joiners since 2021, to respond to the demand and ensure we are able respond to the high levels of activity.
“We are therefore pleased that Leah Evans is joining us as we are continuing to expand our risk settlement team. She brings valuable expertise in risk transfer and pension risk management, which will help us advise clients to plan their de-risking journey.”
Evans adds: “The risk transfer market has grown hugely over the past few years and continues to present significant opportunities for trustees and sponsors. In such a busy market, now more than ever, it is critical that clients think carefully about planning their end-game strategy and how to design and implement insurance solutions in the most effective way.”
