TMK draws Lockton/Faraday senior underwriters to build out aviation unit

Specialist insurer  Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) has hired a number of high-profile aviation underwriters as part of a “renewed drive” in the sector under the direction of CUO Matthew Shaw and David Slevin, the departmental head who joined last year.

Lisa Leahy joins from Faraday Underwriting, as a senior member of the team focussing primarily on airlines. At Faraday she was head of aviation.

Matthew Farrar has joined as general aviation (GA) underwriter, moving from Lockton where he was aviation manager, with nearly 30 years’ experience in the market.

Leahy and Farrar are further complemented by Lizanne Kooi, previously an aviation broker.

The new appointments follow the arrival of Graham Oddie, who joined recently from TMK’s office in Singapore, and now heads up the GA team, among other responsibilities.

Slevin said: “With the challenges facing the aviation market, now more than ever it is crucial that we invest in such impressive talent. Their extensive experience makes them a valuable addition as we continue to build out our aviation division here at TMK. I very much look forward to welcoming them to the team.”

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