Global Aerospace Announces New Branch Office in Cologne, Germany

Global Aerospace is Pleased to Announce that Joerg Jakobs is Joining the Organization Effective 1st January 2013 to Lead a New Branch Office in Cologne, Germany

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Joerg’s brief is to develop business throughout northern and eastern Europe working closely with our established underwriting and claims teams around the Group.

“Our German branch complements and strengthens our network in Europe and I am delighted that it will be led by someone of Joerg’s calibre and professional standing.”

Joerg brings over 25 years of experience in both underwriting and broking and joins Global from Kairos Consulting, a specialist aviation insurance and reinsurance intermediary he founded in 2003. Nick Brown, Global Aerospace Group Chief Executive commented, “Our German branch complements and strengthens our network in Europe and I am delighted that it will be led by someone of Joerg’s calibre and professional standing.”

Joerg Jakobs added, “I am glad to have the opportunity to represent Global in Continental Europe and to become part of this industry-leading team. I am confident that there is a need for a true local alternative providing not only competitive terms, but also exceptionally good service, substantial capacity and outstanding financial security. My aim is to make Global Aerospace the local insurer of choice for professional aviation clients and brokers.”

Joerg Jakobs

General Manager

Geschäftsführer

Global Aerospace

Bismarckstr. 14 - 16, D - 50672 Köln

Tel: [phone]

About Global Aerospace

Global Aerospace is the world's leading provider of Aerospace insurance with a worldwide portfolio of clients who are engaged in every aspect of the Aviation and Space industries.

Headquartered in London, we have offices in Canada, Paris, Zurich, Cologne and throughout the United States. Across the world we employ over 350 people. Our experience dates back to the 1920s and our underwriting is backed by a pool of high quality insurance companies representing some of the most respected names in the business.

For additional information on Global Aerospace, please visit www.global-aero.com.