Aon has announced the appointment of Mr Christian Hoffman as Global CEO of Commercial Risk, effective 1 June 2026.
In his new role, Mr Hoffman will lead Aon’s global commercial risk business, advancing the firm’s strategy to help clients navigate increasing volatility by connecting complex risk needs with the most efficient forms of risk capital. He will report to Aon CEO of Risk Capital, Mr Joe Peiser, and will work closely with leaders across the firm’s regional teams and Aon Business Services to deliver integrated, analytics-enabled solutions for clients.
Mr Hoffman brings more than 25 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industries as both a broker and underwriter. He currently serves as Aon’s Global Specialty and Financial Products Leader and Head of M&A for North America.
Since joining Aon in 2003, Mr Hoffman has held a series of senior leadership roles, including Global Cyber Leader; CEO of Cyber Solutions for North America; President of US Cyber Solutions; US Practice Leader for Professional Risk Solutions; and East Region Leader for the Financial Services Group. Earlier in his career, Hoffman spent five years at Chubb as an underwriting manager and senior underwriter.