HIVE Underwriters Launches Aviation Reinsurance Division with Senior Hires

Independent specialty MGA HIVE Underwriters is pleased to announce the launch of its Aviation Reinsurance division, marking a further step in its multi-class growth strategy. HIVE will commence underwriting from October 2026 and has appointed experienced senior underwriters Scott Bradbury and Joshua Down to lead the new class offering. The duo will join HIVE once their contractual obligations with their current employer are complete. 

Bradbury has extensive experience as a Head of Aviation Reinsurance Underwriting, building and managing aviation reinsurance portfolios across the global market. He will be joined by Reinsurance Underwriter Joshua Down, who has fifteen years experience underwriting and broking aviation reinsurance.

The launch of Aviation Reinsurance strengthens HIVE’s position as a multi-class specialty MGA and Lloyd’s Coverholder, complementing its Aviation, Space, Marine, and Political Violence & Terrorism teams. It underlines the firm’s ongoing investment in top-tier underwriting talent and advanced data and analytics, enabling knowledge-led underwriting that delivers clarity, speed, and confidence in complex risk environments. 

Bruce Carman, CEO of HIVE Underwriters, 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.”