In this session, Nick Methven and Kyle Smith will be lecturing about Insurance for GoAERO and will include a question-and-answer session.     

Nick Methven, Senior Vice President, Underwriting Director, Global Aerospace, Inc.   Nick Methven joined Global Aerospace in 2002 and has served in multiple underwriting roles across product lines throughout his tenure. He currently serves in the role of Senior Vice President, Underwriting Director, and is currently responsible for manufacturers product liability, aerospace and workers compensation lines of business. Global’s innovation and new products group also report to Nick. Prior to joining Global, Nick worked for Chubb and was involved in corporate and commercial aircraft underwriting, reinsurance and financial analysis. Nick received his undergraduate degree in Aeronautical Science from Dowling College in Oakdale, NY and later earned his MBA in Finance from the University of Delaware. Nick is a licensed insurance producer and holds the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Certified Aviation Insurance Professional (CAIP) designations. He is also an instrument rated private pilot.    

Kyle Smith, Senior Underwriter, Global Aerospace, Inc.    

Kyle Smith is a seasoned professional in the aviation industry. Graduating with a Bachelor’s in Flight Operations Management and a minor in business from the University of Central Missouri, Kyle holds a Private Pilot’s license with an Instrument rating. Additionally, he possesses a Flight Dispatcher’s license from Scheffield School of Aeronautics. Kyle previously worked for a large avionics company in their aviation support department and currently works for Global Aerospace as an Underwriter out of their Kansas Branch, specializing in light aircraft and emerging technology risks. Through his history he provides a wide range of aviation knowledge and experience.    

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