Willis Towers Watson (WTW) today announced the acquisition of Sydney-based aviation brokerage Aerosure.

WTW says the move cements its position as a leading aviation broker in Australasia and Asia. Aerosure MD Greg Rector will join WTW as MD Australasia Aviation Division, and his team will also move across.

WTW says it aims to play a key role in supporting the global aviation industry as international travel ramps back up.

“Aerosure is a leading aviation industry specialist with a large book of aviation-focused industry clients, including airlines, airports and air traffic control, committed to the long-term position of its clients,” WTW Head of Australasia Simon Weaver said.

“WTW has worked in close partnership with Aerosure to provide services to local aviation clients for many years. We already know that the Aerosure team shares our values and ethos. Bringing them into WTW reflects our global strategy to work with high-performing and high-potential businesses in our chosen markets and industry sectors.

“With this acquisition, we see great opportunities in providing additional services and solutions to clients throughout Asia and Australasia, supporting companies and operators as they return to normality.”

Aerosure provides a range of insurance, risk management and claims management services across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Island region.

The acquisition is effective immediately.