Gallagher hires Steve Wilkinson to lead claims at aerospace practice

Gallagher has hired prominent aviation market veteran Steve Wilkinson as head of claims at its global aerospace practice.

Wilkinson will be based in London to head up the 37-strong claims team that supports Gallagher’s airline and aerospace clients around the world.

He brings more than 40 years of experience and has handled some of the world’s largest, highest profile and most complex aviation claims during his career. Most recently he was managing director of Aviation and Aerospace at Marsh. He began his career at C.T. Bowring in 1974, ahead of its acquisition by Marsh in 1980, leaving in 2006 to join Charles Taylor Aviation as chairman (designate) of the London aviation adjusting arm, before rejoining Marsh in 2008.

Peter Elson, CEO of Gallagher Aerospace, said: “We’re absolutely delighted that Steve has chosen to join Gallagher’s global aerospace practice, now one of the largest aviation brokers in the world. His reputation as a top market practitioner coupled with his depth and breadth of experience — having handled more than 40 major airline and aerospace losses during his exemplary career — underlines our commitment to investing in the best expertise to deliver first-class claims service to our clients around the globe. Claims advocacy is a fundamental part of our differentiated proposition and Steve is uniquely qualified to lead our team to new heights for our industry.”

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