Aerospace

Chubb has promoted Emma Walker to the head of aerospace role for Chubb Global Markets, giving her responsibility for managing and developing the carrier’s global aerospace portfolio.

The aviation veteran worked for Axa XL for almost two decades.

The underwriter has spent 20 years in aviation underwriting with Catlin and Beaufort.

Willis Towers Watson has won three new airline clients from Marsh, Insurance Insider can reveal, marking a string of victories for the broker’s global aerospace unit after a period of uncertainty.

The Richard Brindle-led carrier has undergone a major expansion in specialty lines.

The latest Plane Talking report also highlights that The Hartford and Inigo are finalising preparations to enter the airline market.

The business has seen a number of senior staff in specialty lines exit recently.

As part of his promotion, Andrew Innes will also join the division’s global aerospace leadership team.

Hughes will assume the role of a consultant within the practice, responsible for supporting client-facing teams with legal input to complex insurance coverage, claims and contract issues.

Both NFP and Piiq’s soon-to-be owner Ardonagh are part-owned by Madison Dearborn, which has invested heavily in P&C broking over the past decade.

The aviation specialist has shaken up the manufacturers' market by winning the likes of Airbus, Rolls Royce and Leonardo.

MS Amlin Underwriting Limited (MS AUL) has appointed Richard Bayman from Chubb as head of aviation reinsurance.