Florida-based insurance company SterlingRisk Aviation has hired Kris Larkin as vice president, senior account executive.

“Kris is a results-driven, engaged leader with extensive experience servicing general aviation accounts,” says president Michael O'Donnell. “I have known her for 15 years in the aviation industry and witnessed the respect she commands as an insurance professional committed to client service. Her considerable industry experience will help SterlingRisk Aviation identify growth opportunities and expand industry relationships. Kris will also focus on team development and help ensure that our valued clients always receive superior service. Everyone here joins me in welcoming Kris and looks forward to her many contributions to our ongoing success.”

In her new role, Larkin will oversee accounts and account personnel, provide comprehensive advisory expertise and facilitate audits and inspections to identify and mitigate client risks. Additionally, she will coordinate and communicate with underwriters and claims representatives; preserve and enhance operational efficiencies; and provide day-to-day servicing, marketing, and endorsing of policies while maintaining constant communication with clients.

Larkin comes to SterlingRisk Aviation from Arthur J Gallagher & Company's aviation practice, where she served as client service supervisor responsible for a team of 10 client service representatives. Before that she held positions with State Farm Insurance, Aviation Insurance Services of Illinois and Near North Insurance Brokerage. She holds a Property & Casualty Insurance licence in addition to her Life & Health Insurance licence.