United States Aviation Underwriters, Inc. (“USAU”), the manager of the United States Aircraft Insurance Group (“USAIG”), has announced that David McKay, the company's chairman and chief executive officer, will retire effective April 3, 2017.
At that time, John Brogan will become president and chief executive officer.
“USAIG has been passionate about safety innovation throughout its rich history, stretching back nearly 90 years,” Mr. McKay said. “It has been an honor to help foster that environment, while keeping our focus on how best to serve our customers. With newly launched initiatives such as our educational and compliance programs for UAS operators, 'Performance Vector Unmanned,' USAIG will continue its role as an aviation safety leader and grow in the years to come.”
Mr. McKay started his career in 1978 at Aerospace Management Services International (“AMSI”), a former subsidiary of USAU. He began his underwriting career with USAU in New York in 1982.
Mr. McKay was promoted to executive vice president and chief underwriter in 2005, president and chief operating officer in 2006, chief executive officer in 2011, and chairman in 2016.
In addition, Mr. McKay served as president of The Wings Club (2010-11) and is active in a number of organizations that promote aviation scholarship and aviation safety. He also served as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force.
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