Itasca MGA, an aviation-focused managing general agent (MGA) established in 2023 by Castlelake and Pine Walk, has appointed Gareth John as CEO and Director.

 It operates within the Pine Walk platform and specializes in underwriting and managing risks associated with secured commercial aviation financing on behalf of The Fidelis Partnership and Itasca Re Limited, a Bermuda-licensed reinsurance company founded by Castlelake. Kostya Zolotusky, the current CEO, will retire at the end of May.

Gareth John steps into the role of CEO and Director at Itasca MGA, with a focus on enhancing the MGA's presence in the aviation sector and supporting The Fidelis Partnership's economic lines of business.

Rinku Patel, Group COO of The Fidelis Partnership and CEO of Pine Walk, expresses gratitude to Kostya for his leadership at Itasca MGA, which has bolstered Pine Walk's reach in the specialized aviation industry. Best wishes to Kostya for a rewarding retirement ahead.

Patel adds, “I’m also delighted to welcome Gareth to the Pine Walk platform, where his deep industry experience and network will help to expand our overall reach, capabilities and capacity across commercial aviation financing.”

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