Ann Collins has been appointed to the board of Aon (Isle of Man) Limited.

She brings with her over three decades of experience in the financial services industry and will have responsibility for the firm’s day to day running.

Ms Collins (pictured) has been with Aon for the last four years and will retain her present position as head of client service and operations, in addition to her new directorship.

She is the education secretary for the Insurance Institute of the Isle of Man and a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute.

Managing Director of the Aon Group in the Isle of Man Mike Henthorn has praised her as a true professional, and lauded her time as the company's head of client service and operations.

Mr Henthorn went on to say he was delighted she was joining the board and said she would continue making a real difference to the company.