BGC hires managing partner for US aviation and aerospace from JLT Specialty

BGC Insurance Group (BGCI), a division of global brokerage firm BGC Partners, has appointed Bruce Fine to join its  new global aviation and space re/insurance brokerage as the managing partner for US aviation and aerospace.

Fine will also become the president of the aviation industry financial solutions division.

Based in Atlanta and Chicago, he will report to Marcel Chad, president of the new BGCI aviation and aerospace business.

Fine has more than 35 years of aviation experience, most recently as executive vice president and global aerospace manufacturers and infrastructure industry leader at JLT Specialty. He began his industry career in 1984 as an aviation underwriter for Cigna and has held a number of senior aviation roles including vice president at Alexander & Alexander, senior vice president at Willis Global Aviation and was a managing director at Marsh until 2018.

Fine's appointment follows the latest recruits in the newly-launched practice led by former JLT Aerospace leader Marcel Chad. The company also recently hired broking duo Mark Costin and Oyin Heath from JLT Speciality.

Chad commented: “We are building a bespoke alternative to the current aviation industry offering. Bruce is a recognised expert in our field with a proven ability to define and deliver innovative client solutions and advocacy. His extensive experience in leading and developing aviation and aerospace business will underpin our ability to attract clients and talent as we build our growing business. It gives me great pleasure to welcome Bruce to the team.”

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