Alejandro Padilla joins Aon as new MD for reinsurance solutions in Latin America

Aon has announced the appointment of Alejandro Padilla Mariscal (pictured above) as the new managing director of Consulting and Science Reinsurance Solutions for Latin America.

In this role, Padilla will oversee the catastrophe modeling firm ERN Evaluación de Riesgos Naturales, which Aon acquired two years ago. He will also lead Aon’s consulting practice in the region, which has played a key role in delivering natural risk management solutions.

Aon noted that Padilla’s appointment comes at a time when climate change and emerging risks are reshaping the insurance landscape. The brokerage said that his background in reinsurance brokerage and business development will be integral to advancing modeling solutions for secondary risks and parametric structures across Latin America.

Padilla brings extensive industry experience, having held various senior positions in reinsurance and risk management. Prior to joining Aon, he was Head of Reinsurance at GNP Seguros, where he led operations from December 2022 to October 2024.

He has also served as CEO for marine and non-marine reinsurance at Som.us México and held leadership roles at Cooper Gay & Co. Ltd and Swiss Re. Throughout his career, Padilla has developed expertise in risk consulting, data analysis, and executive leadership.

Aon’s last major appointment for its reinsurance business came in July, when it announced the hiring of Marguerita Silitonga as president director of Reinsurance Solutions in Indonesia.

Silitonga, based in Jakarta, reports to Musa Adlan, executive director and head of Reinsurance Solutions in Southeast Asia. In this role, she is responsible for developing and executing strategy, driving growth, and managing all operations for Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions in Indonesia.

Last month, the global firm also released its “Ultimate Guide to the Reinsurance Renewal – September 2024” report, highlighting the contrast between the strong financial results of the reinsurance industry and the challenges faced by insurers amid rising losses and more complex risks.

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