Willis, part of global insurance broker WTW, has appointed Anant Pawar as the Aviation & Space Leader for India, effective immediately.
In this new role, Pawar will be responsible for providing strategic insurance broking solutions and specialised services to aviation clients across the country.
Pawar brings extensive industry knowledge and leadership experience, with a strong background in aviation, space, reinsurance, and liability.
Over the course of his career, he has led several major initiatives, including obtaining a Lloyd’s license for operations in India and enhancing MGA capabilities to support the development of a dedicated Aviation Consortium tailored to the Indian market.
Prior to joining Willis, Pawar held multiple senior positions at Global Insurance Brokers Private Limited (GIB), where he played an instrumental role in the company’s expansion and long-term success.
Vivek Nath, Head of India, WTW, commented: “With over 27 years of experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry, Anant brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Willis. His extensive experience and proven track record in the aviation and space sector will be invaluable as we continue to develop a specialisation-based value proposition in India.”
John Rooley, CEO, Global Aviation & Space, Willis, said: “Anant’s leadership will be essential in shaping our go-to-market strategy and strengthening our relationships within the insurance and reinsurance industry. We are confident that Anant’s expertise and vision will significantly contribute to the continued success and growth of Willis’ aviation and space specialty.”
