Charles Taylor has announced added expertise and capabilities to strengthen its aviation offering.

Bob Battoo will be managing director, Asia-Pacific, aviation, and Dennis San Jose will become resident technical manager – aviation asset management.

Mr Battoo returns to Singapore to lead Charles Taylor’s regional team of experts who deal with all aspects of aviation risk and claims for the insurance and leasing markets. These range from aviation hull to liability, crisis management, surveys and salvage for leading regional airlines.

Charles Taylor also launches its aviation asset management service to the region by appointing Dennis San Jose. Well established in other areas of Charles Taylor’s global footprint, this is the first time this capability is available in Asia-Pacific.

Aviation asset management offers to aircraft owners, financiers, airlines and lessors worldwide services which include aircraft lease management, technical asset management, aircraft remarketing, redelivery and repossession support, technical representation and continuing airworthiness management services.

Richard Yerbury, chief executive officer, Charles Taylor Claims Solutions – International said: “I am delighted Bob and Dennis are now part of our regional offering. Our aviation team delivers better results for the world of aviation insurance with our specialist technical expertise, comprehensive range of solutions, global footprint and powerful technology.”

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