Aon plc has named Sushant Sarin (pictured) as the new head of strategy and commercial risk solutions for its India operations.
Sarin, who will be based in Mumbai, is set to report to Rishi Mehra, Aon’s CEO for India, and will join the company’s India leadership team.
In this capacity, Sarin will be responsible for steering Aon’s commercial risk strategy across India.
His remit includes overseeing the delivery of integrated risk solutions for a range of sectors and specialties, as well as guiding strategic initiatives that align with Aon’s global business objectives.
Mehra noted that Sarin’s industry experience and leadership background are expected to support Aon’s efforts to serve clients in India.
“Sushant brings deep industry knowledge, strategic foresight, and a proven track record of building high-performing teams and businesses,” he said. “His business acumen and leadership will be instrumental in driving our India business forward and delivering better outcomes for our clients.”
Sarin brings over 30 years of experience in the insurance sector to his new role. Before joining Aon, he held the position of president at Tata AIG General Insurance.
His career has included managing large-scale commercial insurance operations, overseeing reinsurance portfolios with gross written premiums exceeding US$1.75 billion, and leading transformation projects in underwriting, distribution, and client engagement.
Sarin is a fellow of the Insurance Institute of India.
Upon his appointment, Sarin commented that he is looking forward to collaborating with Aon’s teams to deliver solutions that address client needs in a changing risk environment.
“I am honoured to join Aon at such a dynamic time for the industry,” he said. “I look forward to working with our talented teams to deliver innovative solutions that help clients navigate complexity and make better decisions.”
This leadership announcement follows Aon’s release of its second-quarter 2025 (Q2 2025) financial results.
The company reported US$4.2 billion in total revenue for the quarter, an 11% increase compared to the same period last year.
The results reflect 6% organic revenue growth, contributions from the NFP acquisition, and a 1% benefit from foreign currency translation.
Aon’s Risk Capital segment saw revenue rise by US$216 million, or 8%, to US$2.9 billion, while Human Capital revenue increased by US$166 million, or 15%, to US$1.3 billion.
Operating expenses for the quarter rose 6% year over year to US$3.3 billion, attributed to costs related to the NFP acquisition, higher amortisation of intangible assets, and increased spending on organic growth and investment initiatives.
Willis, part of WTW, has announced the appointment of Azad Kumar as growth leader for its energy, construction, and marine business in India.
Kumar, who will be based in Mumbai, will be tasked with advancing Willis’ specialisation strategy and supporting clients in these sectors.
Willis noted that India is experiencing substantial development in infrastructure – with projects spanning offshore construction, port upgrades, expressways, power generation, oil and gas installations, and urban infrastructure.
Kumar’s appointment is intended to strengthen Willis’ capabilities in these areas and support clients as the market evolves.
Vivek Nath, head of India at WTW, said that Kumar’s combination of international broking experience and understanding of the Indian market will help drive growth in the company’s core verticals.
“Azad joins us at a pivotal time in Willis. We are confident that his unique combination of global broking experience and India-specific execution capabilities will help us drive the growth of our businesses across energy, construction, and marine in India. These are core industry verticals that aligned with our national priorities,” he said.
Kumar has more than 26 years of experience across insurance and broking firms in India.
His background includes risk advisory for offshore construction, energy and industrial projects, oil and gas infrastructure, and large-scale engineering ventures.
He has also provided strategic advice to financial institutions, multilateral organisations, and global reinsurers.
