Aon Appoints Darren Van't Hof as Head of Transaction Solutions Tax Credit Financing

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tax equity financial

Tax equity is a financial arrangement where an investor provides money to a project—often renewable energy or other tax-advantaged ventures—in exchange for the project’s tax benefits and some share of cash flow. Think of it like joining a friend to buy a house so you can use their mortgage tax break; investors care because these deals reduce tax bills and can improve overall returns while changing the project’s risk and cash timing profile.

tax credit insurance financial

An insurance policy that reimburses a project or investor if government tax credits or incentives are reduced, denied, or clawed back because of audits, qualification issues, or changes in interpretation. It works like a safety net for the expected tax benefits that underlie a deal — similar to buying protection against a promised paycheck being taken away — and matters to investors because it reduces the risk that projected cash flows and returns tied to those tax credits will disappear.

m&a financial

M&A, short for mergers and acquisitions, involves one company combining with or purchasing another company to grow, streamline operations, or gain competitive advantages. For investors, M&A activity can signal potential for increased value, new opportunities, or changes in market dynamics, making it an important factor to watch in the business landscape.

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aon plc (NYSE: AON) today announced the appointment of Darren Van’t Hof to serve as Head of Tax Credit Financing, Transaction Solutions, effective August 17, 2026.

Van’t Hof will join Aon’s North America tax insurance practice where he will focus on advancing tax credit insurance solutions that support tax equity investments and the transfer of renewable energy tax credits and other tax incentives. He will help clients navigate an evolving market and pursue opportunities across tax credit finance, M&A and other transactions with greater confidence.

“We are thrilled to have Darren join Aon, bringing with him a breadth of experience that will further strengthen our already specialized tax team,” said Gary Blitz, Global CEO of Transaction Solutions for Aon. “We have built a team with significant depth across tax, transactional risk and complex deal execution and Darren’s expertise will add another valuable dimension to the way we support clients in this dynamic market.”

Van’t Hof joins Aon as a nationally recognized leader in the renewables industry with years of experience in financing renewable energy projects and companies. Most recently, he served as the interim President and CEO at the Solar Energy Industries Association, where he worked closely with corporate leaders, policymakers and investors during a period of rapid industry growth. Previously, he founded and led U.S. Bancorp's Impact Finance business, building a leading renewable energy tax credit investment platform. His experience across renewable energy finance, tax credit investing and public policy brings valuable expertise to Aon's clients as they navigate complex tax, M&A and transaction risks.

“Darren’s leadership and market experience will be a tremendous asset to our clients and colleagues,” said Jessica Harger, Head of the North America Tax Insurance Practice for Aon. “As organizations seek to manage risk and unlock value in the evolving tax credit market, Darren’s perspective will help us continue delivering exceptional outcomes for clients around the world.”

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