Aon Ireland launches new aviation division

Professional services firm Aon Ireland has launched a new division in Ireland with a specialist aviation division. The team of aviation and insurance specialists will help organisations across the sector to effectively manage an evolving risk landscape. ""The launch of our new aviation division marks an exciting milestone for Aon Ireland as we service the needs of this strategically important sector,"" said Aon Ireland CEO Rachael Ingle. ""Ireland is the leading centre for aircraft leasing globally with over $100 billion of assets managed from this island."" The new division will be led by Jimmy Klebovitch and Graham Caffrey. Klebovitch has over 10 years of experience working in the aviation insurance industry. He previously held the position of senior insurance manager at AerCap, a leading aircraft lessor and afterwards worked in an aviation insurance broker, servicing their leasing portfolio. Caffrey has over 15 years of experience within the insurance industry, holding various roles providing risk solutions and consultancy services to clients across a range of sectors, and focusing on aviation for the past six years. ""The creation of our new aviation team will enable Aon to become Ireland’s only one-stop risk management provider and the only aviation specialty broker with a dedicated team located here,"" said Klebovitch. Caffrey added: ""I’m looking forward to working closely with our worldwide team of aviation experts to ensure that aviation businesses in Ireland are prepared for these increasingly interconnected global risks and can leverage exciting possibilities for growth in the industry."" Aon Ireland aims to grow its presence in the aviation sector significantly over the next three years.