Aon to launch Totalis Specialty Group
Aon announced the launch of Totalis Specialty Group, a unified specialty insurance group that brings together NFP Totalis Program Underwriters and Aon Affinity’s U.S. programs business under a single go-to-market strategy and identity.
Representing more than $5.5 billion in premium volume in the U.S., with addressable market available globally, Totalis Specialty Group combines specialty underwriting, program administration, distribution, technology and data capabilities to support brokers, carriers and clients. The group is composed of a portfolio of specialized underwriting and program businesses and will remain separate from Aon and NFP’s broking businesses.
By bringing together the complementary strengths of NFP Totalis and Aon Affinity’s U.S. program business, Totalis Specialty Group creates a more connected and impactful specialty insurance organization designed to support stakeholders through continued growth, innovation and investment across these segments.
While Totalis Specialty Group is expected to begin operations on January 1, 2027, current businesses will continue operating with minimal disruption under their existing leadership teams throughout 2026 while increasingly benefiting from the resources of a combined platform. The combined business will be led by two experienced Aon and NFP leaders, with Kip Kelley serving as Executive Chairman, and Tom Gillingham, as CEO.
Totalis Specialty Group will launch with 46 specialty programs supported by relationships with more than 25,000 active brokers, 100 active carrier and reinsurance relationships and 350 sponsor relationships. This strong foundation positions the combined business for continued investment in specialty underwriting capabilities, new program development, expanding distribution and strategic growth initiatives.
“The launch of Totalis Specialty Group reflects our commitment to creating more connected and scalable solutions across our Risk Capital business. By bringing together complementary underwriting and program capabilities under a unified strategy and brand, we are strengthening our ability to invest in talent, technology, data and innovation while helping stakeholders navigate an increasingly dynamic specialty insurance marketplace.” – Joe Peiser, CEO of Risk Capital for Aon.
