Lockton Re has appointed David Bell as head of aviation, expanding its leadership team in London.
Bell began his insurance career in 1983 at CT Bowring as a trainee claims broker. He later moved into airline placement and reinsurance, developing expertise in global aviation treaty and excess of loss programs, including satellite business and major North American placements.
Robert Bisset, chairman of global retrocession & property specialty, Bermuda, and market capital at Lockton Re, said, “David’s collaborative mindset and commitment to service, aligns perfectly with our core values and dynamic culture and ability to provide top-notch service and innovative solutions to our clients.”
“The impressive aviation team at Lockton Re have been so welcoming as has the whole of the business, this feels like an opportunity to really focus on providing value to clients for both their immediate and long-term needs and goals,” Bell said.
“The aviation reinsurance market provides both challenges and opportunities for clients and markets alike and we’re really excited to have someone with David’s drive and experience to help our clients succeed. We look forward to working with him,” said Keith Harrison, international CEO of Lockton Re.
Last month, Lockton Re became the first reinsurance broker to adopt CyberCube’s Exposure Manager (XM), a new platform designed to enhance cyber risk assessment and portfolio health. The adoption of XM is expected to allow Lockton Re to benchmark and position client portfolios more efficiently.
The company has also expanded its global reach with the launch of a new operation in Dubai. Gerard Monayer was appointed CEO of Lockton Re, MENA, to lead the new office and support the company’s presence in the Middle East and North Africa region.
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