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NationAir Appoints Two to Light Aircraft Department

CHICAGO, Ill.—August 27, 2009—NationAir Aviation Insurance announced today that it has promoted two employees to newly-created positions within the organization.

Karen Caudle assumes the role of COPA Program Manager, responsible for servicing Cirrus Aircraft business, along with NationAir’s Light Aircraft Branch Manager, Dave McCoy. NationAir is the number one broker for Cirrus aircraft owners and the preferred aviation insurance broker for the Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association (COPA).

Caudle brought more than 28 years of aviation insurance experience when she joined the NationAir team in 2000 as an Account Executive. Her background includes roles as an underwriter for National Aviation Underwriters, Eastern Aviation and Marine Underwriters, and U.S. Specialty Insurance Company. She also worked in aviation claims with Universal Loss Management Services.

Caudle is an active member of Women in Aviation International, the St. Louis Chapter of Women with Wings, the Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association, and the Experimental Aircraft Association.

Jenny Estes assumes the role of Van’s Program Manager, responsible for servicing Van’s Aircraft business, together with Dave McCoy. Estes joined NationAir in 2000 as an Account Processor and rapidly worked her way to the role of Account Executive, exclusively handling NationAir’s Van’s clients since late 2005.

Estes has successfully managed a variety of Van’s risks, and she participates on various forums for Van’s Aircraft. Her unique, in-depth knowledge of the insurance markets for Van’s make her a one-of-a-kind in the insurance marketplace.

“We’re delighted to further enhance our service to COPA members and Van’s enthusiasts with the creation of these new positions,” said Jeffrey Bauer, NationAir president. “Karen and Jenny bring in-depth knowledge and passion to their roles that makes them uniquely qualified to meet the needs of NationAir’s clients.”

“Once again, NationAir has leveraged the best talent and invested in the necessary resources to provide leadership in a key sector of the aviation insurance business,” said McCoy. “Jenny and Karen are professionals who personify our customer service commitment to the light aircraft market.”

About NationAir
As one of the nation’s oldest and largest aviation insurance providers, NationAir offers clients the influence of a large, national brokerage along with the ability to create a personal relationship with a local broker. The company, headquartered in Chicago, has offices located at regional airports throughout the country. From large ground operations and corporate flight departments to specialty aircraft and owner-flown planes, NationAir insures all types of aviation assets, helping clients manage and minimize risks to reduce premiums and expand their coverage. NationAir works with all major underwriters and has been a pioneer in developing unique programs that help the general aviation community operate safely and securely. For more information, visit www.nationair.com.

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