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Aon India appoints Prasanna Kumar as Regional Head for Commercial Risk Sales

Insurance services firm promotes five-year veteran to lead southern operations and surety business growth
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September 26, 2025

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Aon India has appointed Prasanna Kumar as Regional Head, Commercial Risk Sales – South and Growth Leader – Surety Business, Manoj Kumar, Aon’s newly appointed Head of Sales and Growth for Commercial Risk and Health Solutions, announced on LinkedIn.

Kumar has been with Aon for five years, most recently serving as Deputy President and Co-Head of the Financial Services and Professions Group (FSPG).

In his new position, Kumar will spearhead the growth of commercial risk business in South India while leading the expansion of Aon’s Surety Solutions. His responsibilities include enhancing client support across all lines and implementing cross-functional initiatives to improve operations and client satisfaction.

“Prasanna has played a pivotal role in driving our liability business and expanding our footprint across multiple product lines,” said Kumar.

Kumar’s appointment continues Aon India’s leadership expansion, which has seen Kumar himself promoted to Head of Sales & Growth for Commercial Risk and Health Solutions this week and Nitish Tiwari joining as Deputy Vice President for India Global Solutions.

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