Specialty MGA HIVE Underwriters will launch an aviation reinsurance division later this year as part of its multi-class expansion strategy
HIVE Underwriters has launched an aviation reinsurance division and appointed Scott Bradbury and Joshua Down to lead the business.
Down and Bradbury were both previously at Atrium.
Specialty managing general agent (MGA) HIVE said its new division would begin underwriting from October 2026.
Bradbury (pictured left) and Down (pictured right) will join the firm once contractual obligations with their current employer have concluded.
HIVE emphasised that Bradbury brings experience building and managing aviation reinsurance portfolios across the global market as a head of aviation reinsurance underwriting.
Down has some 15 years of experience underwriting and broking aviation reinsurance.
The new division will sit alongside HIVE’s existing aviation, space, marine and political violence and terrorism teams.
The company said the launch reflected its continued investment in underwriting talent, data and analytics capabilities.
Bruce Carman, HIVE’s CEO, said: “We are building HIVE around exceptional underwriting talent, and the launch of Aviation Reinsurance is a natural extension of that strategy.
“It represents an important addition to our multi-class platform and a key string to our bow as we continue to grow.
“Scott and Josh bring not only deep technical expertise, but also a relationship-driven, knowledge-led approach to underwriting that aligns perfectly with how we operate.
“Our focus is on creating an environment where experienced underwriters can do their best work, supported by strong data, aligned capacity and a highly collaborative culture.”
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