Lockton Re has appointed Mr David Bell as head of aviation.
Mr Bell began his career at CT Bowring in 1983 as a trainee claims broker, before moving on to the airline placement side and then to the reinsurance team.
He is a recognised aviation market figure and has extensive experience in global aviation treaty and excess of loss programmes, including both satellite business and major North American placements.
Mr Bell has held senior aviation roles at Marsh, AIG, Gallagher Re. Most recently, he worked with Aon.
Calling Mr Bell an experienced professional, Lockton Re chairman of global retrocession and property specialty, Bermuda, and market capital Robert Bisset also said he “brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and drive to deliver the best solutions for our clients”.