Charles Taylor, the leading provider of international adjusting services and technology solutions to the global insurance market, has announced the acquisition of Leading Edge Assist, effective 04 December 2023.

Leading Edge Assist (LEA) has a strong market reputation for serving all aspects of Aviation claims, across a wide range of aircraft types, categories, and market sectors, from main aviation insurers and brokers to commercial airliners.  It works with a strong network of partners to provide aviation claims capabilities globally.

Hugh Thacker, LEA, said, “I am thrilled LEA will be part of a global aviation adjusting provider, enabling us to build on our successful business in the UK and develop further scale and global breadth.”

Oliver Hutchings, Charles Taylor, Global MD Marine and Aviation Adjusting noted, "LEA joining Charles Taylor is the next step in the evolution of Charles Taylor's Aviation proposition, to service a unique market.  I'm delighted to welcome LEA's leaders Hugh, Cameron and their team who will bring a fresh perspective to our long-standing business.  I look forward to working together on our continued growth and success story.

I can also confirm that several of the existing Charles Taylor Aviation Adjusting team members have moved into important senior roles: John Leonard (Americas), Chris Whittington (EMEA) and Mark Scott (Asia-Pacific) have become key regional Aviation leaders and contacts for both existing and new work.”

About Charles Taylor

Charles Taylor provides insurance services, claims solutions and technology platforms to all parties across the global insurance market. Its technical expertise, technological tools and breadth of solutions enable its clients to outperform, by addressing complexities and challenges across every stage and aspect of the insurance lifecycle and operating model.

Charles Taylor employs approximately 4,000 staff in more than 100 locations spread across countries in Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. It has earned the trust of a diversified, blue-chip international customer base that includes national and international insurance companies, mutuals, captives, MGAs, Lloyd's syndicates, and reinsurers, along with brokers, distributors, and corporate insureds.