Industry Insights: In Conversation With Rachel Barrie, CEO, Global Aerospace

Welcome to HFW Industry Insights: a series of discussions with clients and other leading figures from across our sectors.

In this instalment, our Global Senior Partner Giles Kavanagh speaks with Rachel Barrie, the CEO of specialist aviation insurer Global Aerospace.

Speaking at our London office, overlooking the iconic St. Paul’s Cathedral, Rachel shares her thoughts on the key issues facing the aviation insurance industry, including the rise of “thermonuclear” verdicts for plaintiffs, whether insurance has an image problem as a career choice (and what Global is doing to attract and retain top talent), and how insurers are managing and assessing risk in an increasingly uncertain world.

Rachel also explains why people are right to ask questions about aviation safety, and how, when it comes to leadership, saying thank you goes a long way.