Aon to Launch Digital Placement Exchange for Risk Trading

Aon announced in a press release that it will launch Aon Digital Placement Exchange (Aon DPX), a new trading platform designed to modernize how brokers access capital and syndicate risk. The platform will apply structured data and algorithmic trading to connect risk and capital more efficiently within the London Market.

Aon DPX will allow insurers to define their underwriting appetite digitally, enabling faster access to capacity once lead terms are established. The company stated that the system aims to reduce manual processes and improve consistency in placement. More than a dozen insurers are expected to participate when the platform goes live for U.S. Property risks in the second half of 2026.

The platform is built on Aon-designed logic and configurable parameters that let insurers control how their underwriting appetite is defined and deployed. Aon will not have visibility into individual appetite positions. Aon DPX will also include analytics tools to help insurers assess competitiveness and service quality as market conditions evolve.

Aon DPX is expected to integrate with Aon Broker Copilot, the firm’s placement and analytics technology, embedding digital trading into brokers’ workflows. The launch is part of Aon’s broader investment in data, analytics, and technology to modernize risk placement and management.