Anant Pawar, Aviation & Space Leader, Willis,India
Willis handles Indigo’s re/insurance accounts. It is the largest airline in India by passengers carried and fleet size, with a 63.6 per cent domestic market share
Mumbai: Willis, a business of WTW has appointed Aon’s Anant Pawar as Aviation & Space Leader for India, effective immediately.
In this new role, Anant will be delivering innovative aviation insurance broking expertise and solutions to Willis’ clients across the country.
Willis handles Indigo’s re/insurance accounts. It is the largest airline in India by passengers carried and fleet size, with a 63.6 per cent domestic market share.
Anant had started his career with Global Insurance Brokers, which was acquired by Aon, the world’s second largest reinsurance broker, recently.
Placing large re/insurance deals like Air India, Akash and defunct Jet Airways, Global Insurance Brokers was one of the leading insurance brokers in aviation space.
Vivek Nath, Head of India, WTW said, “With over 27 years of experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry, Anant brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Willis. His extensive experience and proven track record in the aviation and space sector will be invaluable as we continue to develop a specialisation-based value proposition in India.”
John Rooley, CEO, Global Aviation & Space, at Willis added, “Anant’s leadership will be essential in shaping our go-to-market strategy and strengthening our relationships within the insurance and reinsurance industry. We are confident that Anant’s expertise and vision will significantly contribute to the continued success and growth of Willis’ aviation and space specialty.”
Anant’s career has been marked by exceptional leadership and a deep understanding of product specialties such as Aviation & Space, reinsurance and liability.
He has also successfully executed numerous projects, securing a Lloyd’s license from India and expanding MGA capacity to create an India-specific Aviation Consortium.