Aon Hewitt appoints Stephen Hackett head of health and risk

Aon Hewitt has appointed Stephen Hackett (pictured) head of health and risk.

In his new role, he will advise employers on how to assess and address the costs of ill health on their businesses and developing an effective employee risk management strategy.

Hackett has nearly 30 years’ experience in health, wellbeing and risk, including roles at Capita Employee Benefits, PIFC Consulting and PMI Health Group.

Alistair Connell, chief executive officer of Aon Hewitt, said: “Organisations are increasingly looking for proactive advice that delivers an integrated solution across health and risk benefits.

“[Hackett] will provide strategic advice to employers looking at how to assess and how to address the tangible and intangible costs of ill health.”