Charles Taylor acquires M3 Aviation Services

International adjusting services and insurance technology solutions provider Charles Taylor has acquired M3 Aviation Services for an undisclosed sum.

Well-regarded for its comprehensive aviation claims services, Charles Taylor caters to a wide array of aircraft types, categories, and sectors. The company collaborates with an extensive network of partners to deliver aviation claims solutions worldwide.

Following the acquisition, regional director John Leonard will continue to lead Charles Taylor’s aviation adjusting operations in Mexico, Chile, and Brazil.

Pedro Mesa (pictured), managing director at M3 Aviation Services, will take on the role of regional director for Charles Taylor’s North American aviation adjusting team. He brings around four decades of experience to the wider group.

Rudy Viamonte, a partner at M3 Aviation Services, will serve as principal surveyor and director. Together, Mesa and Viamonte will collaborate closely with Leonard and his team to support their existing clientele across the Americas.

Mesa expressed his enthusiasm, stating: “I am thrilled M3 Aviation Services will be part of a leading global aviation adjusting provider such as Charles Taylor. I look forward to our teams working together on expertly serving the vibrant and strategic US and LatAm markets.”

Hugh Thacker, global managing director for aviation at Charles Taylor, remarked: “M3 Aviation Services joining Charles Taylor is the next step in the evolution of Charles Taylor’s aviation proposition. It will consolidate our global reach and effectively support our important clients located in the Americas region.

“I’m therefore delighted to welcome M3 Aviation Services’ leaders Pedro Mesa, Rudy Viamonte and their team. Their expertise and competence in hull and liability will bring additional success to our leading adjusting proposition.”

Charles Taylor operates in more than 100 locations across countries in Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. The company employs approximately 4,000 people, providing insurance services, claims solutions, and technology platforms to the global insurance market.

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