Global re/insurance broking group Gallagher has announced the integration of the AssuredPartners aviation and aerospace team into its global aerospace practice, creating a worldwide division of nearly 600 specialist risk professionals.
This integration established a combined US team of 190 aerospace colleagues across 10 locations.
Eric Barfield, previously leading the AssuredPartners aerospace practice, has been appointed as President to head this new, combined US general aviation team.
Barfield and his colleagues will work alongside Gallagher’s large and complex risks aviation team in the US, which continues to grow under the leadership of US CEO, Steve Lloyd. Both will report to Peter Elson, global CEO of aviation and aerospace at Gallagher.
Tyler LaMantia, who previously led Gallagher’s US general aviation team, will be refocusing on his expanding responsibilities as head of Gallagher’s San Diego operations.
The global practice, based in London, includes 400 additional employees across hubs in Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, and encompasses specialist knowledge of every aspect of the aerospace industry.
Commenting on this development, Peter Elson said: “We are delighted to bring together the AssuredPartners team with our existing Gallagher aerospace colleagues to create a powerhouse of specialists with unrivalled sector capability.
“Both teams are market-leading in their own right and this combined team is the largest and strongest group of aviation and aerospace risk professionals anywhere in the world, which is reflected by the growth in our client base over recent years. This move further enhances our ability to deliver exceptional value and innovation to our clients and partners as we move into 2026.”
Gallagher finalised the acquisition of AssuredPartners, a US insurance broker, in August 2025. This followed the initial announcement of the agreement, valued at $13.45 billion, in December 2024.
