People Moves: Howden Names Jimenez Leader of US Aviation Practice; Liberty Promotes Hyatt to Head NA Distribution, Client Engagement

Howden, the global insurance broking group, launched its new U.S. Aviation Practice, led by Julio Jimenez, aviation practice leader.

Jimenez is a seasoned leader whose ability to build and inspire teams is matched by his experience and expertise across the aviation sector. He most recently served as a partner, vice president and risk management consultant at USI Insurance Services.

The new practice delivers comprehensive risk management services and insurance placement across a broad range of clients in the aviation ecosystem, including commercial airlines, fixed-base operators (FBOs), charter operators, aircraft and parts manufacturers, military contractors, public entities, and aerospace companies.

Liberty Mutual Insurance Appoints Wesley Hyatt President, North America Distribution & Global Client Engagement

Boston-based Liberty Mutual Insurance promoted Wes Hyatt as president, Global Risk Solutions North America Distribution & Global Client Engagement.

Hyatt will lead end-to-end market engagement across distribution, field operations, broker strategy, client engagement, and marketing to ensure Liberty Mutual’s products, expertise, and capabilities are delivered to the market with greater coordination and speed.

A 22-year Liberty veteran, Hyatt has served in a variety of key roles—global chief client officer and, prior to that, senior vice president of workers compensation claims.