HDI Global Specialty Taps Jackson from Neon as Head of Aviation and Space

HDI Global Specialty SE, the specialty lines insurer, has recruited Martin Jackson as head of aviation and space. Jackson joins the London office on May 20 from Neon, where he was class underwriter, marine and transport. He succeeds Tim Slade.

Jackson brings 30 years of aviation underwriting experience to HDI Global Specialty SE’s London aviation team. At Neon he oversaw the marine division’s expansion into aviation. Prior to Neon he was global head of aviation at Aspen where he managed the global expansion of its London-based aviation team.

HDI Global Specialty SE launched at the beginning of the year writing global specialty lines, stating it would grow through new teams, portfolios and M&A. It has already announced a number of new appointments as well as acquiring a bloodstock team.

HDI Global Specialty SE operates from six of its own offices and through-out the HDI Global SE network in 150 countries. HDI Global Specialty SE is a joint venture of Hannover Re and HDI Global SE.

Source: HDI Global Specialty SE

Related:

• HDI Global Specialty to Launch Australia General Aviation Team, Led by QBE’s Bowes
• HDI Global Specialty Acquires Neon Underwriting’s Bloodstock Team

Topics Excess Surplus Aviation London