Re/insurance broker Gallagher has announced the appointment of Steve Wilkinson as Head of Claims within its global aerospace practice, effective immediately.
Wilkinson is an industry veteran with more than 40 years’ experience, and has handled many high-profile, complex aviation claims during his career.
Most recently, he held the position of Managing Director of Aviation and Aerospace at Marsh.
Wilkinson 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, and later re-joining Marsh in 2008.
In his new role, Wilkinson will be based in London and responsible for leading Gallagher’s 37-strong claims team.
“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,” said Peter Elson, CEO of Gallagher Aerospace.
“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,” Elson continued.
“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.”
