Sompo International has announced that Patrick Cove has joined its global specialty reinsurance team as global head of aviation reinsurance. In that capacity, Cove will be responsible for airline hull and liability, aircraft manufacturers’ products liability, and general aviation risks.

Cove will be based in Zurich. He will report to Adrian Poxon, executive vice president and head of global specialty reinsurance.

Prior to joining Sompo, Cove worked as head of aviation and marine treaty reinsurance for Qatar Re. He’s also held underwriting roles at several other leading insurers.

Cove has more than 20 years of aviation treaty experience in both the London and Zurich markets. He holds an ACII designation.