Search results for: “Specialty Aviation”

  • Mechanics Wanted: Aviation Industry Facing Shortage of AMTs

    Aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) keep our planes safe, compliant, and in the sky. Their responsibilities include inspecting, repairing, and certifying aircraft in accordance with stringent regulations. Unfortunately, the U.S. aviation industry is facing a real shortage of AMTs, driven by an aging workforce, training constraints, and evolving technology. Current Workforce Challenges The Federal Aviation Administration…

  • Aviation

    Aviation Soar with McGriff Aviation professionals understand risk better than most. You’re our kind of partners. With more than 30 years of experience in the industry, McGriff has the expert aviation team you need to come alongside you and develop, implement, and maintain your risk management program. We’re the aggressive, engaged broker with the experience…

  • Specialty Practices

    Specialty Practices We deliver customized solutions to match the unique risks of your industry. Every Industry Has Its Own Challenges and Opportunities That’s why you need a specialty team of insurance professionals that fully knows your day-to-day world. Never settle for less than industry-specific expertise, deep intellectual capital, and truly customized solutions designed with your…

  • McGriff promotes Zentler to Practice Leader for its Aviation practice

    January 22, 2024 SEATTLE – McGriff has promoted Erik Zentler to practice leader for its Seattle-based Aviation practice. Zentler brings nearly 20 years of experience in aviation insurance to the role, including eight years of experience with McGriff and 11 years with an independent aviation specialty broker based in Seattle. “Erik’s growth mindset and desire to…

  • Geopolitical Tensions and Airspace Risk

    Overview: Three Conflicts The U.S.-Iran war has disrupted the Gulf region, affecting commercial, cargo, and business aviation traffic across tightly controlled flight corridors. According to AIT Worldwide Logistics, some carriers have suspended service on select routes to and from the region, freighter operations remain highly constrained, and carriers are expanding operations on major global routes…

  • U.S. Business Insurance Market Update – Summer 2026

    Summer 2026 U.S. Business Insurance Market Update Download Full Report For more than a century, McGriff has delivered customized insurance and risk management solutions to help businesses and organizations navigate their most complex challenges. That’s the mission behind the McGriff Specialty Market Update. Here we distill key trends, highlight emerging risks and opportunities, and offer…

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    AI Changes Coverage Insurers are revising policies as AI-related claims expose new risks and gaps Coverage in the AI Era Why policy language matters as insurers begin addressing artificial intelligence Cyber Liability Coverage Protect your network, data, and reputation with coverage tailored to your business risks Aviation Under Pressure How global conflict is creating new…

  • Erik Zentler

    Erik Zentler is the Aviation Practice leader for McGriff Specialty. He is responsible for expanding McGriff’s presence and maintaining client relationships in the aviation and aerospace industries. Zentler has worked in the insurance industry for more than 20 years, with experience in marketing, negotiations, program structure, policy and contract review, benchmarking, and market cycle analysis…

  • Jeremy McCaslin

    Jeremy McCaslin is chief information officer for McGriff Specialty. He leads business technology initiatives related to operations, process development, account management, and production – in coordination with our accounting and other business functions. McCaslin has worked in the insurance industry for over 22 years and held various roles, including producer, aviation practice leader, and regional…