Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), a division of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, announced the appointment of Ed Louth as head of aviation operations.
Louth succeeds Miles Taffs, who joined LSM in March 2025 as senior aviation underwriting specialist and was appointed interim aviation director in September 2025. Taffs will return to his original role while supporting the aviation team and ensuring a smooth transition. He will continue to underwrite and manage key account and market relationships until his retirement on October 1, 2026.
In his new role, Rouse will have overall responsibility for underwriting strategy and performance. He will be based in London and report to Meghan Walker, director of maritime and aviation.
He has over 25 years’ experience in the London market and has been with LSM since 2020 at WTW, most recently as Head of Global Aviation & Space Broking.
“Ed is a talented and well-respected aviation industry leader, and I am pleased to welcome him to Liberty,” said Walker. “He brings extensive experience in brokerage and underwriting, and his insatiable curiosity, unwavering conviction and rigorous standards of excellence align well with our values. I look forward to working with Ed and allowing him to make his mark on the portfolio.”
