HIVE enters General Aviation market with the appointment of Jay Wigmore

HIVE Underwriters is delighted to announce the appointment of Jay Wigmore as Class Underwriter, as HIVE expands into the General Aviation (GA) class.

Based in London, Wigmore will be responsible for building the GA portfolio at HIVE and will report to Bruce Carman, Chief Underwriting Officer. 

Wigmore joins from Tokio Marine Kiln, where he was Head of General Aviation and Product Development, having been with the firm for 21 years.

Bruce Carman commented:  

“I am delighted to announce Jay’s appointment. I have no doubt he will not only build a premium GA portfolio but also assist with the development of HIVE as we look to create a frictionless risk transfer platform.

 It is testament to HIVE’s dynamic team that we continue to attract high calibre underwriting talent like Jay, with a proven track record of profitability. I look forward to welcoming Jay to HIVE and working closely with him.”

Wigmore commented:

“I am excited to be joining HIVE to build on the successes already achieved. Bruce and his team have established a great position and reputation in the market. I welcome the opportunity to become part of the team.”

For further information, please contact:  

HIVE Underwriters Ltd.

Email:             media@hiveuw.com

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Notes to editors:

HIVE Underwriters is now in its fifth year of trading and underwrites an expansive Aviation account on behalf of a panel of first-class carriers, each offering S&P A+ rated security. HIVE operates a knowledge-led underwriting model, harvesting multiple data feeds to help benchmark, price and monitor risks.

HIVE Underwriters is a wholly owned subsidiary of HIVE Underwriting which in turn is independent and 100% employee owned. HIVE is now in an excellent position to build out its model and expand into other complimentary specialty classes.   

HIVE Underwriters Limited is a limited liability company incorporated in England & Wales (Company number: 10965030). Registered Office 155 Fenchurch St. London EC3M 6AL.  VAT No. 312 5473 28

HIVE Underwriters Limited is an Appointed Representative of Tysers Insurance Brokers Ltd. which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority FCA 305496. 

HIVE Underwriters Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of HIVE Underwriting Limited, a limited liability company incorporated in England & Wales (Company number: 10965097).