Independent insurance broker, Price Forbes, has made four senior appointments to its global aviation practice.
Both Michael Moran and Gordon Middleton have joined as Executive Directors of Aviation and Lee Dove as Director of Aviation.
Additionally, David Sales will join as Executive Director of Aerospace.
Sales was previously Aerospace Director at Ed Broking with responsibilities for production and marketing worldwide, and with a particular focus on North America and Europe.
Moran has held aviation leadership roles at KM Dastur, Willis Towers Watson, HSBC, and Marsh. Complementing his Middle East-African focus, he has also spent time on secondment in South Africa, supporting various pan-Africa brokerage acquisitions and business development initiatives.
Dove was previously Vice President at insurance broker Marsh, where he worked in account management with major international airlines and brings a depth of experience in policy wordings and contractual leasing.
Middleton also joins from Marsh, where he was a Senior Vice President in the airline team, with the last 15 years focusing on the production and placement of aviation business across Sub Saharan Africa.
Tarcan Erisen, Head of Aviation and Space at Price Forbes, commented: “Price Forbes’ independence and established global presence is proving an attractive home for entrepreneurially minded brokers who work creatively to deliver the outstanding solutions that clients will need in a challenging market and economy.
“We anticipate a growth in commercial airline travel in Q4 2021-22 and see MENA and Sub-Sahara Africa as emerging territories in particular. The appointment of Michael, Gordon, David and Lee will help us to further build our compelling client proposition ready for the rebound in airline traffic and we are delighted to welcome them to our growing team.”
