Clapham’s addition to AUM comes as the firm continues to expand its focus on portfolio underwriting to meet increasing market demands.
Clapham brings extensive industry experience to his new position, having held roles in both underwriting and broking within the UK and US markets. His career includes 12 years at Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), where he led underwriting performance management for various lines, including long-tail, short-tail, and reinsurance classes.
de Labillière noted that Clapham’s background in underwriting, technical expertise, and market insights align with AUM’s growing portfolio strategy.
“We are excited for him to be joining our leadership team and look forward to working with him as we develop products and solutions for Aon clients, broking colleagues and our carrier markets,” he said.
Clapham remarked that joining AUM presents an opportunity to work within an established and skilled business.
“This is a great opportunity to work with a well-established and hugely talented MGA business at a point when the demand for these solutions is growing extensively across the distribution chain,” Clapham said.
Elsewhere, Aon also announced that it is acquiring Griffiths & Armour, a UK-based insurance broker known for its expertise in professional indemnity and general insurance.
Announcing the signing of a definitive agreement, Aon said Griffiths & Armour will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the group’s UK operations and will trade as “Griffiths & Armour, an Aon company” when the transaction is finalised most likely in the first quarter of 2025.
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