Aon Corporation, global provider of risk management services and human capital consulting, today announced the appointment of Regis J. Coccia, a former editor of Business Insurance with over 20 years of experience in journalism, as director of marketing and communications. He joins Aon on November 1.
In the newly created role, Coccia will support Aon’s corporate marketing and communications teams on projects across the company’s business units with responsibilities including strategic development of client-focused communications and thought leadership.
“I am extremely excited that we were able to attract someone of Regis’ caliber to the Aon team,” said Phil Clement, Aon’s global chief marketing and communications officer. “His knowledge of our industry and of Aon’s client focus will add great value for our global clients and colleagues as we continue to unite the marketing power of our firm.”
Before joining Aon, for the past seven years Coccia was editor of Business Insurance, the leading weekly magazine and website serving risk management, insurance and employee benefit professionals, published by Crain Communications Inc. As editor, Coccia led a team of award-winning, veteran reporters and editors in covering the commercial insurance industry.
During his nearly 18-year tenure at Business Insurance, he led his team to create various programs spotlighting innovation and leadership in the risk management, insurance and benefits fields, including the Readers Choice Awards, honoring leading companies selected solely by the publication’s readers; the Business Insurance Innovation Awards for products and services designed for and awarded by professional risk managers; and Women to Watch, an annual feature recognizing women doing outstanding work in commercial insurance, risk management and benefits. Coccia also led his team in creating a variety of multimedia content, including online video, webinars and audio podcasts.
Coccia earned a bachelor of arts in American studies from the University of Notre Dame.
Source : Aon Corporation Press Release
