LEADERSHIP TEAM

Wes Collier

Wes is responsible for overseeing the Light Aircraft Pleasure & Business portfolio. Wes earned his pilot's license in 1994 and began his aviation career in 2000 as a flight instructor working in Auburn University's Flight Education Department providing flight instruction for initial and advanced students. He later joined Auburn University's Air Transportation Department where he served as a pilot crewmember on King Air and Citation equipment for six years. Wes also held a two-year term as an airport advisory board member for a local municipal airport. In 2007, he joined AIG Aerospace as an Underwriter and subsequently was promoted to Senior Underwriter in 2009, Assistant Branch Manager in 2010, and in 2012 became the Light Aircraft Product Line Manager for North America. Wes also served as a Captain in their corporate flight department operating a Sabreliner. Wes joined Old Republic Aerospace in 2013 working in the Corporate Aircraft product line as Assistant Vice President of Underwriting, and in 2014 he was appointed as Vice President - Pleasure & Business Product Line Manager. Wes served on the Aviation Insurance Association's (AIA) Board of Directors from 2020 to 2025 as Director of the Underwriting Division and has published a number of articles for the industry. Wes holds a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management / Professional Flight from Auburn University and is certified as an Airline Transport Pilot, Certified Flight Instructor, and Advanced Ground Instructor. Wes is a licensed Property & Casualty Producer and currently serves as Senior Vice President.