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Nedson Gabriel has more than twenty years of experience in technical areas and administrative-financial management in the Insurance, Benefits and Financial segments, working for national and multinational companies. He has also experience in claims management, predominantly related to machinery breakdown and industrial risks.

Professional Qualifications
— Industrial Mechanical Technician (ETRR, Escola Técnica Rezende Rammel)
— Bachelor of International Trade (UNESA)
— Post Graduate Degree in Business Administration (UNESA)
— Executive MBA in Business Administration (Fundação Getúlio Vargas, FGV)

Languages
— Portuguese
— Spanish
— English

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Stephen has more than 15 years of experience dealing with complex claims in the US, England and New Zealand, under different international loss adjusters’ firms. He is an Executive General Adjuster specialized in: Banking & Finance (Personal & Commercial Banking, Insurance Companies); Building & Construction (Home Builders, Habitational, Municipalities, Builders Risk, Churches); Manufacturing/Industrial (Automobile & Parts, Machinery, Chemical, Glass Products, Cement Kiln Explosions); Marine & Transportation (Rail); Power & Energy (Hydroelectric); Retail (Department Stores, Supermarkets); Hospitality (Hotels & Resorts, Restaurants & Cafes); Casualty (Construction).

Professional Qualifications
— Bachelor of Arts in American Studies (George Washington University)

Languages
— English

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Jason is a seasoned adjuster with an extensive background in Commercial and Domestic claims, complemented by substantial experience in Large Loss settlements. With over 25 years in the industry, he has successfully managed numerous high-profile disasters, notably during the aftermath of Hurricane Irma and Maria in 2017. Jason will closely collaborate with Andrew Medlicott to provide comprehensive support for our clients nationwide.

Professional Qualifications
— Cert CILA (Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters)
— Cert CII (Chartered Insurance Institute)
— Media Training Certification

Languages
— English

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Throughout his long and distinguished career, David has held a number of directorial positions with leading claims management companies in Europe and Latin America. He is considered one of the leading adjusters in handling tunnelling losses. Before entering loss adjusting in 1980, David gained 12 years’ experience in construction and civil engineering in the UK, Germany and South America. He has specialised in claims related to CAR / EAR, machinery breakdown including ALOP / DSU, as well as risk surveying.

Professional Qualifications
— AA Dip (Diploma Architectural Association)
— Chartered Architect (RIBA - Royal Institute of British Architects)

Languages
— English
— German
— Spanish
— Working knowledge of Italian

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Jasper has more than 7 years’ experience working in the agricultural and finance industry, including 4 years as a loss adjuster and risk surveyor. During his career, he has been involved in various property, marine and business interruption claims. In addition, Jasper also specialises in fidelity guarantee and goods transportation, as well as risk surveying.

Professional Qualifications
— BSc (Hons) Agricultural Economics
— Cert Marketing
— Cert Insurance

Languages
— English
— Shona

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Ian has a wealth of experience of 30 years in the design and construction industry working on a wide array of projects in the Caribbean region. His academic background in architecture puts him in an advantageous position when it comes to handling all types of construction claims.

Professional Qualifications
— BA Architecture
— Dip Architecture
— MTTIA (Member of the Trinidad and Tobago Institute of Architects)
— Member of PMI (Project Management Institute)
— Member of IFMA (International Facility Management Association)
— Member of DBIA (Design - Build Institute of America)

Languages
— English

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Offiasi has over 10 years’ experience working as a loss adjuster and risk engineer in the insurance and reinsurance industry in Zimbabwe and Zambia. He is also a former Chairman of the Technical, Education and Development Sub-Committee of Zimbabwe Institute of Loss Adjusters. Over the course of his career, Offiasi has specialised in fire, engineering, marine, fidelity guarantee, liability and business interruption claims.

Professional Qualifications
— BTech (Hons) Production Engineering
— Certificate of Proficiency: Short Term Insurance (IIZ - Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe)
— Affiliate Member of the Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers

Languages
— English
— Shona
— Conversant in Portuguese, Ndebele and Nyanja

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Pierre has more than 13 years of experience as an Environmental Engineer Expert specializing in pollution, waste, asbestos-lead and water treatment claims. Pierre began his career at CPA Experts in close collaboration with Hervé Durand, Expert Specialist in Hydrogeology within the firm. In order to meet the needs of contracting authorities, Pierre founded Kaya SAS with Hervé Durand in 2011, to offer services ranging from decontamination project management to contracting authorities' support.

Professional Qualifications
— Engineer – Polytech’ Paris UPMC (Earth Sciences – Hydrosciences)

Languages
— French
— English

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Rayan is the General Manager of SISLA. Before joining SISLA, he performed the role of Regional Risk Engineer at Al Sagr Cooperative Insurance Co for 5 years and as a Risk & Loss Prevention Engineer for Chubb for another 3 years undertaking Risk Assessments and audit inspections. Rayan has experience in Machinery Breakdown, Fire and Business Interruption claims.

Professional Qualifications
— BA in Industrial Systems Engineering (King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals – KFUPM)
— IFCE (Insurance Foundation Certificate Exam)
— NEBOSH IGC certificate

Languages
— Arabic — English

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Over 40 years’ experience handling property damage and business interruption insurance claims including construction, engineering, power, and general property in worldwide locations, including the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, Australasia, Caribbean, Central America and South America. A New York City resident for 15 years, Martin leads the management of major property claims. These include energy, machinery breakdown, construction, and commercial real estate in the United States.

Professional Qualifications
— Property Licensed Independent Insurance Adjuster – licensed in New York State and multi-states throughout USA
— Earthquake Certified Adjuster
— ACII (Associate Member of Chartered Insurance Institute)
— Chartered Insurance Practitioner

Languages
— English
— Spanish

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Throughout her career, she has performed a variety of roles, including the maintenance of civil works, creating and developing plans for the remodelling, expansion and inspection of airports, as well as the evaluation of aerodromes. She has also designed and planned environmental impact methodologies for civil works. Additionally, Yiliam has collaborated in the accounting and financial areas of business whilst serving as a Planning Manager. Currently, Yiliam is part of the Advanta Miami team, undertaking loss adjusting work and specializing predominantly in Construction All Risks and Construction Plant and Equipment projects in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Professional Qualifications
— BSc in Civil Engineering (UNAICC - National Union of Architects and Construction Engineers of Cuba - Havana University), with a minor in Design and Construction of Roads and specialised in the Environmental Impact of Construction Projects
— Completed Marketing Services and Airports Courses, Civil Aviation Institute of Cuba

Languages
— English
— Spanish

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Luis is a Loss Adjuster specialized in Property and NAT CAT. In 2018, following the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, he played a crucial role in analysing and assessing damages and loss of benefits for over 120 companies affected by the catastrophic event. Additionally, he brings experience in Project Management of logistics operations. Luis is the Founder and Project Manager of a company dedicated to engineering projects, showcasing his expertise in cost estimates and refurbishing processes, as well as the installation of hydro-pneumatic and electric equipment for the industrial sector. Moreover, Luis is well-versed in new technologies such as drone handling.

Professional Qualifications
— Mechanical Engineer (University of Carabobo, Venezuela)
—Masters in Data Analytics (EDEM Escuela de Empresarios)
— Diploma in Software Project Manager (LinkedIn Learing)
— Diploma in Google Cloud Platform Essential Training
— Machine Learning Essential Training (LinkedIn Learning)

Languages
— Spanish
— English
— Dutch

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Atahan has more than 20 years’ experience in the insurance industry working for various claims management companies in Turkey. Before starting his career as a loss adjuster in 1996, he worked for 5 years’ as a civil engineer in the construction industry. Throughout his professional trajectory, Atahan has specialised mainly in handling high profile CAR / EAR with ALOP / DSU and in particular tunnelling claims. Additionally, he has considerable experience in dealing with losses related to energy, property, industrial all risks and machinery breakdown as well as in risk surveying.

Professional Qualifications
— BSc Eng (Civil) (Yıldız Technical University of Istanbul)
— Member of the Turkish Loss Adjusters Association
— Member of the Turkish Chamber of Civil Engineers (TCCE)

Languages
— Turkish
— Fluent in English
— Fluent in German

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Solange is an environmental engineer certified by the Independent University of Angola. Her professional career has grown working in several environmental companies, with experience in impact studies within the same area. As a result, she gained considerable experience, which allowed her entering the insurance business where she has handled mainly property claims.

Professional Qualifications
— Environmental Engineer (Independent University of Angola)

Languages
— English
— Portuguese

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Pavel has over 15 years’ experience as a construction manager. Over the course of his career, he has supervised the construction of numerous buildings including public, residential and industrial projects. Pavel has also worked as a project manager responsible for the coordination of subcontractors, cash-flow, invoicing and quality control and compliance at construction sites. His major projects include the reconstruction of a castle in Strážnice, a synagogue in Mikulov and a sewage disposal plant.

Professional Qualifications
— Construction Management, (Czech Technical University)

Languages
— Czech
— Fluent in English

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Germán has almost thirty years of experience in the Latin American insurance market, having held senior management positions for more than twenty years in well-known multinational companies. He has developed his career in both the insurance and loss adjusting sectors, where he has specialized in Life, Motor, Property & Casualty claims. Germán also has extensive experience working on losses related to civil engineering works, oil & gas and property. Currently, Germán is leading the development of Advanta’s office in Colombia.

Professional Qualifications
— BEng in Civil Engineering (University of Santo Tomás)
— Diploma in Reinsurers (Colombian Association of Reinsurance Technicians)
— Engineering Insurance Course (Colombian College of Insurance Technicians)
— Course on BI, Basic Accounting and Legal Aspects of Contracts (Crawford Colombia)
— Course on Marine Insurance (National Insurance Institute)

Languages
— English
— Spanish

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Brenton has over 20 years’ experience in Civil and Built projects. His valuable site experience was gained working on numerous civil and building projects for 13 years in London. Brenton has a strong background in construction and a subsequent Master’s Degree in Port and Coastal Engineering resulted in leading technical teams in complex governmental coastal projects over the past 6 years.

Professional Qualifications
— BSc Eng (Civil)
— MEng in Ports and Coastal Engineering

Languages
— English
— Afrikaans

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Federico has more than 15 years’ experience in the insurance industry. During his career, he has been involved in a number of major CAT losses such as Hurricane Stan and Storm Agatha in Guatemala and other catastrophic events in El Salvador and Honduras. In addition to CAT claims, Federico also specialises in transport, energy, property, sugar plant co-generation claims and risk and fire inspections.

Professional Qualifications
— BSc Eng (Industrial), MSc Engineering Management
— Certified Fire Protection Specialist (NFPA - National Fire Protection Association)
— Registered Loss Adjuster (SIB - Superintendence of Banks of Guatemala)

Languages
— Spanish
— Conversant in English

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Julian has over 20 years’ experience as a loss adjuster dealing with technical and transportation claims. During his career, he has also specialised in aeronautical engineering, art restoration and liability losses.

Professional Qualifications
— BSc Eng (Aeronautical) with specialisation in Aircraft Manufacturing (UPM - Technical University of Madrid)
— BA Fine Arts with specialisation in Art Restoration (Universidad Complutense de Madrid),
— FUEDI - ELAE (European Federation of Loss Adjusting Experts)
— Chartered Loss Adjuster (APCAS - Spanish Association of Loss Adjusters and Surveyors)

Languages
— Spanish
— Conversant in English
— Conversant in French

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Adil has more than 10 years of experience in the field of IT and telecommunications networks in the service of the Belgian army. He worked as a CIS weapon system specialist and then as an IT infrastructure auditor, and notably for the Belgian Ministry of Defence and NATO as an expert in security and telecommunications networks. In addition, Adil has undergone technical professional military training in the field of CIS information and communication weapon systems in Belgium.

Professional Qualifications
— Bachelor in Computer Science and Telecommunication Network Systems (ITSCM, Brussels)
— Technical professional military training in the field of information and communication weapon systems CIS Belgium
— Special academic military training at the rank of elite non-commissioned officer of the Royal Military School of the Belgian army

Languages
— Arabic
— French
— English

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Adam has over 8 years’ experience as a Loss Adjuster and Surveyor. He is specialized in Property Insurance law and in domestic and commercial claims and holds deep practical and technical knowledge of building sites. During his career, he was also in charge of validating a variety of claims: storms, escapes of water, fires, floods; amongst others, and of discussing and agreeing the remedial works with the insured to reach a settlement. Since joining Advanta, Adam has been handling a variety of engineering and commercial property damage claims, including CAR / EAR.

Professional Qualifications
— BSc (Building Surveying RICS Accredited)
— CILA (Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters)
— BDMA (British Damage Management Association)
— BSure (Accredited Asbestos Sampler)

Languages
— English

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Walter has over four years’ experience in loss adjusting. He combines formal insurance qualifications and first-hand industry experience acquired whilst working in the underwriting departments of various lead insurers in Colombia. More recently, Walter was responsible for inspections, policy analysis, report preparation and has actively participated in the improvement and optimisation of customer services’ procedures.

Professional Qualifications
— Business Administration (Cooperative Colombian University)
— Dip. General Insurance (FASECOLDA)

Languages
— Spanish

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Obi has nearly three decades of experience in the loss adjusting field working for international markets. Throughout his career, he has dealt with large and complex Commercial & Industrial property losses, CAR (Builder’s Risk) and EAR (Erection Risks), amongst other business lines. Obi began his adjusting career at an early age and has a successful professional path, having worked for leading claims management firms on assignments in America, Africa, the Middle East and the United Kingdom. Before joining Advanta, Obi held the position of Head Office Large & Complex Claims Specialist for EBI and Energy at a leading insurance company for their Canadian operation. At Advanta, he leads the Abu Dhabi office to continue our brand positioning in the Middle East.

Professional Qualifications
— Mechanical Background (Damascus University, Syria)
— Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP, Insurance Institute of Canada)
— Certificate of the Chartered Insurance Institute (Cert CII)

Languages
— English, Arabic

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Dorothée is a Dr Veterinary, with more than 20 years of experience. Dorothée joined C.C.P.A DELTAVIT as a laboratory manager and later technical manager, then worked for PFIZER Animal healthcare - Pharmaceutical laboratory as a Technical Manager and Product Manager for the Bovine range. She then joined the UN / FAO - Food and Agriculture Organisation where she was in charge of fundraising for laboratories in Africa.

Professional Qualifications
— Veterrinary Diploma – Lyon’Vet School
— CES in avian pathology – Paris’ Vet School
— MBA in business Management – IAE La Sorbonne University, Paris

Languages
— French
— English
— Italian

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Bruno has been working as a veterinary expert within CPA Experts for more than 20 years, and he became the Chairman and CEO in 2016. Bruno began his career in veterinary practices before joining the Union of Agricultural Cooperatives of Normandy (UCANOR). While working there, and owing to his professional experience as a veterinarian / consultant specialising in poultry and rabbit breeding, Bruno became head of the poultry and rabbit breeding department as well as the monogastric department (pigs, rabbits, poultry). Bruno later joined the Verschoore expertise firm in Rouen where he worked as an expert for insurance companies.

Professional Qualifications
— Veterinarian doctor (National Veterinary School of Alfort)
— Higher courses of poultry farming (INA - Paris)

Languages
— French
— Working knowledge of English

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Moein is a Loss Adjuster with more than 26 years’ experience. He is licensed by the UAE Insurance Authority and is an experienced insurance professional who has worked for insurers and loss adjusters in the Middle East. During his time at Whitelaw, Moein has handled a diverse portfolio of claims, including commercial property, construction, machinery, Liability and cargo as well as Security Surveys.

Professional Qualifications
— Diploma in Accounts
— Diploma in Insurance
— PIC (Professional Insurance Certificate)
— Certified ISO Quality Auditor

Languages
— English
— Arabic
— Russian

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Chen Yu is a qualified adjuster with over 18 years’ experience in claims management. He started his career in Huatai as a marine cargo surveyor and adjuster, and in 2004 became the General Manager of the Agency Department. Chen Yu has vast expertise in the management of non-marine claims and throughout his career has monitored hundreds of major claims related to some of the following: Beijing Subway (Construction and Erection), Tianjin Port Blast, Dalian Offshore Platforms (Credit Claims) and Henan Rainstorm, amongst others. In addition, he was the Chief drafter of the Basic Principles of Insurance Valuation for the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission.

Professional Qualifications
— BSc in International Transportation Economics (University of International Business and Economics–UIBE, China)
— Qualified Adjuster (China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission)
— Module 3 Claims and Recoveries Qualification (Lloyd’s Agency Department)

Languages
— Chinese
— English

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Rufus has over 25 years’ experience working in the insurance and cargo industry in Nigeria. Over the course of his career, he has specialised in property claims as well as risk surveying.

Professional Qualifications
— ACIIN (Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria)

Languages
— English
— Yoruba

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Ahmad is a qualified Engineer with more than 10 years’ experience in Surveying and Loss Adjusting. Throughout his career, Ahmad has undertaken numerous risk surveys, inspections and handled a wide range of engineering losses including: CAR, EAR, CPM or Machinery Breakdown. Ahmad has experience working for both local and international insurance markets.

Professional Qualifications
— BTech (Hons) with specialisation in Mechanical Production
— Diploma of Associate Engineer (DAE) with specialisation in Mechanical Engineering
— IFCE (Insurance Foundation Certificate Exam)

Languages
— Arabic
— English

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Mario has 13 years’ experience within the insurance industry. Over the course of his career, he has held several positions in technical and commercial areas in local insurers, having developed remarkable skills for claims’ resolution. He specialises in electronic equipment and machinery claims. Mario has also participated in seminars and training courses to further improve his technical capabilities in the field.

Professional Qualifications
— Business Administration (ongoing, Universidad los Libertadores), Analysis Technologist
— Diploma in General and Individuals Insurance (Seguros Sura)
— Professional technician in Risk Management (National Learning Service – SENA)
— Technician in assembly, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment (Aulas Amigas)
— Technician in assembly and maintenance of computer equipment and peripherals (Aulas Amigas)

Languages
— Spanish

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Paulo has over 20 years’ experience working in the insurance sector as a loss adjuster. Before joining Advanta in 2005, he held a number of directorial positions with leading claims management companies. Paulo’s specialities include industrial all risks, machinery breakdown and energy.

Professional Qualifications
— BSc Eng (Elec)

Languages
— Portuguese
— Spanish
— Fluent in English

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Argie is a qualified civil engineer with extensive experience handling major and complex losses across the world including Venezuela, Mexico, the Caribbean and Spain. Throughout her career she has applied her extensive civil engineering and architecture expertise in major infrastructure projects (urbans and ports), tunnels, highways and metros in the USA and Spain predominantly. She has also developed her technical proficiency in handling NATCAT losses that have occurred as a result of various hurricanes, cyclones and severe flooding globally. She has also worked on numerous complex losses in heavy industry, ports and waterways.

Professional Qualifications
— BSc Eng. (Civil) in Maritime Ports and Waterways (Ecole National Des Travaux Publics De L'Etat)
— BSc Architecture (Universidad Central De Venezuela)
— Certified Loss Adjuster (Insurance Compensation Consortium, Spain)

Languages
— Spanish
— French
— English
— Italian
— Portuguese

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Joon-Hyuk started his career at the insurance company of Hanwha in 1987 and has diverse experiences in both Marine and Non-Marine claims as the licensed loss and average adjuster handling various claims related to marine and liability, including E/L, R/L, P/L. before joining SCAC as the representative director.

Professional Qualifications
— BA Spanish Literature & Language
— Licensed Average Adjuster in Marine Claims
— Licensed Fire and Casualty Loss Adjuster

Languages
— Korean
— English
— Spanish

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Stewart is a qualified senior loss adjuster with over 40 years of experience in the UK insurance market. During this time, he has developed skills in claims handling and investigation, working with composite insurers, together with the Lloyds market. Stewart’s main specialities include Major and Complex claims, High Net Worth, Business Interruption, and multi-million-pound losses throughout the UK. Over the course of his outstanding career, he has also dealt with many UK major events following severe flooding and escape of water losses and was involved in the claims handling process of the Lockerbie disaster. Stewart also provides technical support and assists with business development and client relationships to reinforce our footprint in the UK territory.

Professional Qualifications
— FCII (Fellow Chartered Insurance Institute)
— FCILA (Fellow Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters)
— FUEDI – ELAE (European Federation of Loss Adjusting Experts)
— FIFAA (Fellow International Federation of Adjusting Associations)

Languages
— English

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Alejandro is a Civil Engineer with over 15 years’ experience within the insurance industry specialised in losses related to Nat Cat events in Mexico and Central America. Before joining Advanta, he worked for 10 years in a well-known international Loss Adjusting firm dealing with claims related to Fire, Hurricanes, Floods, Earthquakes, Liability, Consequential Losses and Transport, amongst others. At Advanta, and under Edgardo Velázquez’ leadership, Alejandro will contribute to strengthen our presence in Mexico and the region.

Professional Qualifications
— BEng Civil Engineering (Escuela Superior de Ingeniería y Arquitectura del IPN)

Languages
— Spanish
— English

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Carlos has over 10 years of experience in the loss adjusting field. Before joining Advanta, he gained experience working on accounts related to the Government sector, including the National Guard and the Secretary of National Defence. His specialities include Fire, Machinery Breakdown, Cargo, and Civil Liability.

Professional Qualifications
— Diploma in Civil Engineering (Escuela Superior de Ingeniería y Arquitectura)

Languages
— Spanish
— English

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Matthew has over 10 years’ experience in the Insurance industry, having held positions in underwriting, data analysis and claims in the United Kingdom. He joined Advanta Whitelaw in 2018 and has experience handling a diverse caseload from our Dubai Office including Property, Construction, Plant and Machinery, Fidelity Guarantee, Jewelers Block and Liability. This is in addition to conducting special investigations relating to theft and fraud. Currently, Matthew is undertaking his Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters examinations.

Professional Qualifications
— Diploma CILA (Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters)
— AIFAA (International Federation of Adjusting Associations)

Languages
— English

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Xavier is a seasoned Loss Adjuster with over 6 years of experience in the insurance industry, specializing in vehicle and property claims in Aruba. Leveraging his local network and extensive experience in multinational service industries, he has become a trusted consultant for the Dutch Caribbean's insurance industry.

Professional Qualifications
— Mechanical and technical secondary vocational education

Languages
— Papiamento
— Dutch
— English
— Spanish

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Vanessa is a specialist insurance lawyer, with five years’ experience in the insurance sector as a Claims Analyst within compensation and casualty & property. She is responsible for loss adjusting and conciliation procedures, document and claims validation, policies and claims analysis, customer services as well as settlement of losses. Vanessa has also been in charge of various conciliation processes.

Professional Qualifications
— Lawyer (Cooperative University of Colombia)
— Specialist (Externado University of Colombia)

Languages
— Spanish

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Lebi has over 25 years’ experience in the insurance industry. He also serves as a President of the Institute of Loss Adjusters of Nigeria (ILAN) and an Immediate Past President of the Board of Trustees at Risk Surveyors Association of Nigeria (RISAN). His specialities include property and business interruption claims as well as risk surveying.

Professional Qualifications
— Dip Insurance and Risk Management (Wes African Insurance Institute - WAII)
— ACIIN (Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria)
— AFPAN (Associate of the Fire Protection Association of Nigeria)
— FILAN (Fellow of the Institute of Loss Adjusters of Nigeria)
— FIFAA (Fellow of the International Federation of Adjusting Associations)
— FRISAN (Fellow of the Risk Surveyors Association of Nigeria)
— President at ILAN (Institute of Loss Adjusters of Nigeria)

Languages
— English
— Yoruba

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Luis has more than 30 years’ experience in the insurance industry with a strong background in complex risk analysis and evaluation such as hydroelectric plants, electronic and telecommunication equipment, aqueducts, as well as petroleum and sugar refineries. His experience also includes working as a loss adjuster in Honduras handling claims related to hurricanes. Luis is one of the co-founders of AGREP S.A. specialising in industrial all risks and energy losses.

Professional Qualifications
— BSc Eng (Elec - Mech) (Guadalajara Autonomous University)

Languages
— Spanish

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Victor has over 40 years of experience, specializing in loss adjustment for major insurers and reinsurers while working for leading claims management companies. He is widely recognized for his expertise in handling intricate and wide-ranging claims across various industries. Victor's specialties include Property, Machinery Breakdown, CAR/EAR and Business Interruption. He also possesses extensive experience in managing claims pertaining to Petrochemicals, and All Industrial Risks. His proven track record also extends to handling CAT cases throughout the Caribbean, Central, and South America, coupled with a strong proficiency in environmental claims. Beyond claims adjustment, Victor has applied his Mechanical Engineering expertise in various engineering firms, both as an integral team member and an external consultant. Additionally, for the past 30 years, Victor has served as a Mechanical Engineering Professor at the Central University of Venezuela.

Professional Qualifications
— Mechanical Engineer (Universidad Central de Venezuela)
— Licensed Loss Adjuster in Florida, Puerto Rico and Venezuela
— Mechanical Engineer registered in Venezuelan Engineer’s Association (CIV)
— Professor at the Central University of Venezuela

Languages
— English
— Spanish
— Portuguese

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George has over 30 years’ experience working in the insurance industry. He began his career as a property valuer for the Government of Kenya, providing valuations for land, buildings and assets. In 1989, George joined GAB Robins Kenya Ltd. where he trained as a Loss Adjuster, ultimately becoming a Director based at their Nairobi Office. In 1998, he founded General Adjusters Group and since then, he has been its Managing Director.

Professional Qualifications
— MSc PD in Loss Adjusting (Bournemouth University, UK)
— Degree in Economics (Nairobi University)
— Member of the Institute of Surveyors of Kenya, a Registered Valuer
— UAEVLA (Member of the Uganda Association of Engineering Valuers and Loss Assessors)
— FCII (Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute)
— ACILA (Associate of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters)
— FCILA (Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters)
— FUEDI-ELAE (Member of the European Federation of Loss Adjusting Experts)

Languages
— English
— Swahili

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Byeong-Mun has over 35 years’ experience working as loss adjuster in the insurance industry handling multinational product losses across a wide variety of sectors, including logistics, marine and electro-electronic industry. Over the course of his career, he has held a number of senior management positions with leading Korean claims management companies. Byeong-Mun’s specialities include claims related to CAR / EAR, property, construction and product liability.

Professional Qualifications
— MBA with specialisation in International Trade
— BA Social Welfare and English
— Licensed Average Adjuster with specialisation in Marine Claims
— Licensed Fire and Casualty Loss Adjuster
— Licensed Non-Life Insurance Broker

Languages
— Korean
— English

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Deyaneiris is an Electromechanical Engineer with over 32 years of experience in the industrial sector and a vast understanding of loss adjusting within the industrial and hospitality commercial sectors. Before joining Advanta, she gained experience in the field, holding positions as Machinery Administration Assistant Manager and Electromechanical Engineering Director and working on various preventive maintenance programs for industrial machinery. Her specialties include Machinery Administration and Control, Quality Control and Personnel Management.

Professional Qualifications
— BEng
— Electromechanical Engineering (Autonomous University of Santo Domingo)
— BPsych, Psychology (Caribbean University)
— Master in Psychology (Autonomous University of Santo Domingo)

Languages
— Spanish
— English

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Leandro has more than 8 years’ experience handling large and complex property and liability claims. Prior to starting his career as a loss adjuster, Leandro worked as a consultant engineer for the prevention of property risks in a large reinsurer. In addition, Leandro was a consultant in explosion protection and pressure relief systems. Leandro was also previously a member of the Special Studies Commission of ABNT (Brazilian Association of Technical Standards) on explosion protection. At Advanta, Leandro works as a Senior Adjuster specialising in Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation and Fire Protection.

Professional Qualifications
— Postgraduate Degree in Environmental Risk Insurance from ENS (Escola Nacional de Seguros)
— BSc in Mechatronic Engineering (University of São Paulo – USP)
— Certified Loss Adjuster (ENS – Escola Nacional de Seguros)

Languages
— Portuguese
— English
— Basic Spanish

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After obtaining his insurance qualifications at the Insurance University Institute of Venezuela, Alexander worked for 5 years in underwriting and claims management for 2 Venezuelan insurers. Alexander has over 20 years of experience in loss adjusting having worked for various national and international firms. He specializes in Property, Theft and Robbery, Fidelity Guarantee, BI, Machinery Breakdown and Construction claims.

Professional Qualifications
— Advanced Diploma in Insurance (IUS - Insurance University Institute of Venezuela)

Languages
— Spanish
— Working knowledge of English

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Mohammed is a reputable Court Expert who is a member of the International Organisation of Experts, where he has served as Vice President on two occasions. He is specialized in Civil Engineering and has extensive expertise in the processing of evidence in various types of legal court disputes. Moreover, he has been involved in the assessment of damages on natural catastrophe claims as well as on claims involving industrial, agricultural and tourist sites. Mohammed has developed his expertise in court related matters and has been worked closely with governmental bodies in Algeria where he has been nominated as an expert in his field.

Professional Qualifications
— BSc Eng (Civil) (University of Tizi-Ouzou)
— Court Expert approved by the Ministry of Justice
— Member of the International Organisation of Experts - Ordinex

Languages
— French
— Fluent in Arabic
— Conversant in English

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Hemina is a Senior Loss Adjuster with over a decade of experience in the insurance industry. He specializes predominantly in business interruption and property claims as well as handling risk surveys in a wide range of industries. Hemina has over 5 years’ experience as a loss adjuster handling fidelity guarantee and financial claims. Before entering the insurance industry, he worked as an accountant for more than 10 years for an underwriting company in Cameroon.

Professional Qualifications
— MSc in Control and Quality Management (ENSAI - École Nationale Supérieure des Sciences Agro Industrielles de l’Université de Ngaoundéré)
— BSc in Process Engineering (ENSAI)
— ORDINEX (International Organization of Experts)
— Associate of AONCFC (Ordre National de Conseils Fiscaux du Cameroun)

Languages
— English
— Russian
— French

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Nyasha is a co-founder of Loss Management Consultancy International and has over 10 years’ experience working in the roles related to finance and administration. She specialises in fidelity guarantee, accident and domestic claims.

Professional Qualifications
— Dip Business Administration

Languages
— English
— Shona

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Stig has over 15 years’ experience in handling high value CAR / EAR, power, industrial all risk and property claims globally. He is a highly-experienced professional who also is capable of combining both technical skills and planning abilities and delivers projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. Stig is an expert in all aspects (technical, economic and legal) of complex construction claims. He has worked on a number of claims arising from various Copenhagen Cityringen metro projects and has extensive experience in construction claims.

Professional Qualifications
— BSc Eng (Civil Engineering)
— FUEDI - ELAE Chartered Loss Adjuster

Languages
— English
— Danish

Profile
Alena is in charge of all liability loss adjusting work at Contin Ltd. She is responsible for the methodological training of the team and conducts the investigation of claims. She has exceptional organisational skills, a strong sense of teamwork and is very empathetic. In February 2015, Alena passed the mediator exam at the Ministry of Justice of the Czech Republic.

Professional Qualifications
— PhD in Law (Charles University, Prague)
— Masters in Law (Charles University, Prague)

Languages
— Czech
— Fluent in English
— Fluent in German
— Fluent in Spanish
— Fluent in French

Profile
José Carlos has over twenty years of professional experience in the loss adjusting field. During his carrier, he developed extensive experience in managing large industrial and commercial claims, related to fire, business interruption and machinery breakdown. He has also large experience in handling casualty claims, including general liabilities, product liabilities with recall processes and environmental liabilities.

Professional Qualifications
— BSc Economics (Faculdade de Ciências Econômicas, Admin. e da Computação Dom Bosco)

Languages
— Portuguese
— Spanish
— English

Profile
Muder has more than 8 years’ experience as a structural engineer working on large-scale complex projects with both engineering design and construction supervision roles. He has a solid background on international design codes and site construction issues, and is now applying his knowledge towards engineering and construction claims whilst pursuing the relevant certifications in loss adjusting.

Professional Qualifications
— BSc Eng (Civil)

Languages
— English
— Arabic

Profile
Raymond has over 25 years’ experience with managing major claims for liability, damages, and operational loss in the fields of construction and commercial and industrial real estate. He also leads investigations and damage surveys as part of product recalls on behalf of multinational companies. In addition, Raymond has distinguished himself in the field of appraisals and umpiring. Raymond supervises GM Consulting USA's teams based in Chicago, Cleveland, Minneapolis, New York, and Los Angeles.

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Languages
— English

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Peter has over 25 years’ experience in the insurance industry working as a loss adjuster and an underwriter. He mainly specialises in handling property claims.

Professional Qualifications
— Dip Insurance (Ahmadu Bello University)
— CIIN (Member of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria)
— ILAN (Member of the Institute of Loss Adjusters of Nigeria)
— RISAN (Member of the Risk Surveyors Association of Nigeria)

Languages
— English
— Yoruba
— Ebirra
— Conversant in Hausa

Profile
Daniel is a management accountant professional who has grew up within the Insurance business. He has been certified in risk management by the APS (Insurance Portuguese Association) and CII (Chartered Insurance Institute). He has gained considerable experience within the Angolan insurance market, working in property management, engineering and cargo risks, among others. He has acquired an extensive knowledge about the African and Asian markets as a result of his professional career.

Professional Qualifications
— Management Accountant
— APS (Insurance Portuguese Association)
— CII (Chartered Insurance Institute)
— Diploma in Insurance Mediation

Languages
— English
— Spanish
— Portuguese

Profile
Over the course of her career spanning three decades, Marta has developed her valuable expertise in both commercial and technical fields of the insurance industry. She has been working as a loss adjuster since 2010 and her specialities include property and liability claims.

Professional Qualifications
— SSN (Argentina National Insurance Commission - Registered Loss Adjuster)

Languages
— Spanish

Profile
Juan has over 20 years’ experience working for leading loss adjusting firms in Spain, handling mainly large CAT and fire claims. In addition, his main specialities include property, liability and machinery breakdown.

Professional Qualifications
— Chartered Loss Adjuster (APCAS - Association of Loss Adjusters and Surveyors)
— Fire Insurance, Surveying and Motor Claims Expert (APCAS and UNESPA - Spanish Association of Insurance and Reinsurance Institutions)
— Legal Expert in Commercial Investigation (ASEPJIME - Spanish Association of Legal Experts in Commercial Investigation)
— Legal Valuation (CEM - European Cultural Centre of Commerce Studies)
— Advanced Accountancy (CEF - Centre for Finance Studies)
— Loss Adjusting - Various Risks (INESE - Institute of Higher Education in Financial Studies and Accountancy)

Languages
— Spanish
— Working knowledge of English

Profile
Anne is a renowned international expert on geopolitical and security issues, including terrorism, with over 20 years’ experience. As a MENA specialist, she founded Intelligence Cluster - Terr(o)Risc in 2005, an internationally recognized consulting organisation in global risks, strategic intelligence, threat assessment and crisis management. She provides operational consultancy to private sector firms governmental bodies in Europe and abroad, notably in the Arab countries and Africa. She also serves the insurance and reinsurance industry, focusing predominantly on claims involving political risks and terrorism. Anne has provided insightful analysis on political risks to global companies, think tanks, training centres, insurance sector and the media. She regularly contributes to strategic studies for specialized institutions and administrations.

Professional Qualifications
— International Relations
— Geopolitical Crisis Management and Global Risk Analysis – Continuous Professional Development Courses issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs
— Arabic Language Advanced Course (Bourguiba School)

Languages
— French
— English
— Arabic

Profile
Jean Paul has over 15 years’ experience in the construction industry in El Salvador and Central America working on various projects related to equipment distribution, manufacturing of mezzanine joists and prefabricated houses. He specialises in engineering, catastrophic events and property claims.

Professional Qualifications
— BSc Eng (Civil) (Universidad Albert Einstein, El Salvador)
— Member of the Salvadoran Association of Engineers and Architects (ASIA)

Languages
— Spanish
— English

Profile
Jorge has 20 years’ experience working as an Engineer and Project Manager in the construction industry for infrastructure services companies along with 8 years as a loss adjuster. During his career, he has worked on projects involving dams, roads, canals, ports as well as aqueducts in Latin America. As a Project Director he has been in charge of the following: rebuilding of the Croix de Bouquets - Fonds Parisien Highway (Haiti); improvements to PR-149 Road, Juana Díaz - Villalba (Puerto Rico); PR-10 Road - construction of bridges and new sections of road (Puerto Rico), construction of mining road of 30 km (Honduras). Jorge’s specialties include engineering and construction claims as well as evaluation of general losses including hotels and commercial buildings.

Professional Qualifications
— BSc Eng (Civil) (UASD - Autonomous University of Santo Domingo)
— Specialist in Project Management (UCSD - Santo Domingo Catholic University)
— Project Programming: CPM, ORACLE Primavera and MS Project (Professional College of Engineers and Land Surveyors of Puerto Rico)

Languages
— Spanish
— English
— Basic French

Profile
Over his more than 22 years’ experience, Pedro has worked in numerous construction projects for property developers and constructors around Spain gaining valuable technical experience. Moreover, he has a wide experience as loss adjuster working for various insurers. Pedro specializes in various risks including civil liability, accident investigation and fire incidents.

Professional Qualifications
— Architect (UPM - Technical University of Madrid)
— FUEDI - ELAE (European Association of Loss Adjusting Experts)
— Judicial Expert in the Official College of Architects of Madrid

Languages
— Spanish

Profile
Gisela is a Senior Adjuster with over 15 years’ experience within the insurance sector. She began her professional career as an Account Executive, working for several brokers dealing with a variety of clients. Currently, Gisela specialises in claims related to General and Technical Lines, including the management of relevant accounts in Ecuador.

Professional Qualifications
— Diploma in Commerce and Administration (U.E. San Francisco de Sales)
— Diploma in Liabilities (AIG Insurance)
— Processes Administration and BPMN Tools Management (CEC – Escuela Politécnica Nacional)
— Certifications and Seminars – General and Technical Lines (Asertec S.A.)
— Business Interruption Course (FITSE)
— All Risk Construction and Assembly Course (Instituto de Prácticas Bancarias y Financieras – IPBF)
— Customer Services courses

Languages
— Spanish
— English

Profile
Marielos has over 30 years’ experience in the insurance industry. She is one of the cofounders of AGREP S.A. and has considerable experience in underwriting and working on high value claims. Throughout her career, Marielos has specialised in property and liability claims, as well as in risk management.

Professional Qualifications
— MSc Insurance and Risk Management (John Paul II University)
— BSc Public Administration (University of Costa Rica)

Languages
— Spanish

Profile
John started his auditing and accounting career in 2012 at one of the Big Four firms. He specialises in business interruption claims and cost reviews across a wide range of industries.

Professional Qualifications
— Master’s degree in Audit and Management (University of Deusto)
— Bachelor of Business Administration and Management (University of the Basque Country UPV / EHU)
— Technological Science Bachelor (Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola, Venezuela)

Languages
— English
— Spanish

Profile
Antonio is an engineer with over 20 years’ experience in civil engineering and construction projects. Over the course of his professional carrier, he has acquired in-depth site experience as well as considerable skills in project, cost and contract management. In addition, he has significant real estate appraisal and valuation experience underpinned by 10 years of judicial expertise background. António José also has an extensive teaching experience in delivering advanced courses to civil construction and public works professionals.

Professional Qualifications
— MEng (Civil) (University of Minho)
— Cert Civil Engineer (Portuguese Engineer’s Order)
— Judicial Expert course (CEJ, Centre for Judicial Studies, Lisbon)

Languages
— Portuguese
— English
— Spanish
— French

Profile
Seimar has more than 17 years’ experience within the insurance industry gained in loss adjusting sector. Over the course of his career, he has worked at various international companies based in Brazil handling major losses. Seimar specialises in claims related to property, general liability and construction.

Professional Qualifications
— BA Business Administration

Languages
— Portuguese

Profile
Hussain is a Loss Adjuster with more than 10 years’ experience in both Marine and Non-Marine claims handling. He is an expert in Project Cargo, Construction, Machinery, Commercial Property and Property Damage claims.

Professional Qualifications
— Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering
— Major in Thermal Fluids

Languages
— English
— Arabic
— Persian

Profile
Aristides has over 25 years’ experience working as a loss adjuster in the Dominican insurance industry. He is the founder of A. Tiburcio & Asociados S.A. and its Managing Director since 2005. In 2019, after 8 successful years as an associate of the Group, A. Tiburcio & Asociados S.A became an Advanta office, trading as Advanta Dominicana. Aristides has acquired valuable experience in handling NATCAT events, Financial Lines and Property All Risks losses and Business Interruption. His specialities include fire, theft, electronic equipment and machinery breakdown claims.

Professional Qualifications
— MBA (INTEC - Santo Domingo Institute of Technology)
— BA Accountancy (Dominican University)
— A.A. (Associate Degree) Insurance (ACADOSE - Dominican Insurance Academy Inc.)
— Certified Loss Adjuster (Dominican Superintendence of Insurance)
— Professional Technical Courses (Dominican Insurance Academy and Dominican Association of Insurance Brokers)

Languages
— Spanish
— English

Profile
Hervé is an Engineer Specialist in Hydrogeology and Environmental Expert with more than 30 years of experience. Hervé started his career in various major project design offices. Geophysicist project manager for Géoconsult and subsequently design engineer at CEBTP, he joined Burgeap where he became Director of the industrial department. He later joined GRS Valtech and became a project manager in the field of decontamination. In addition to his work as a loss adjuster, Hervé handles assignments in assistance to contracting authorities (decontamination/waste/asbestos) with Kaya SAS.

Professional Qualifications
— Geological Engineering Degree (University of Montreal)
— Master’s Degree in Geology (Paris VI University)

Languages
— French
— English

Profile
Rafael has over 30 years’ experience in the insurance. He has contributed to the preparation of a report on Risk and Assets Valuations presented to the Peruvian Parliament and National Ports Enterprise of Peru (ENAPU S.A.) and acted as an insurance consultant to the Lima Chamber of Commerce. In addition, Rafael has also gained valuable experience as a lecturer in Insurance at the Peruvian Association of Insurance Brokers (APECOSE) and the Peruvian Institute of Business Administration (IPAE). His specialities include engineering, machinery breakdown and business interruption.

Professional Qualifications
— BSc Eng (Economic) (National Engineering University of Peru)
— Insurance Management (Higher Technology Institute of Peru)
— Finance (UPC - Peruvian University of Applied Science)
— Registered Loss Adjuster (SBS - Peruvian Superintendence of Banking and Insurance)

Languages
— Spanish
— Conversant in English

Profile
Ellen has over 20 years of experience within the insurance industry. Throughout her career, she gained knowledge in all areas of Personal Lines and Commercial Insurance, assisting in managing claims through to settlement. She has also robust administration skills with complementary experience in sales and customer service. Ellen joins the team in Manchester to support the day-to-day operations and assist our adjusters to better serve our clients in the UK.

Professional Qualifications
— Certificate of Proficiency of the Chartered Insurance Institute (General Insurance & The Insurance Business)
— RSA NCVQ - Advanced Diploma in Office Procedures
— RSA NCVQ - Business Administration Level 2

Languages
— English

Profile
Juan Eduardo is a professional with 7 years of experience in the insurance sector. Throughout his career, he has worked on numerous accounts and projects related to the government sector. Juan Eduardo joins the Advanta team in Mexico to continue expanding the office operation throughout the country.

Professional Qualifications
— Bachelor in Business Administration (INECUH, Mexico)

Languages
— Spanish

Profile
Rosa has more than 36 years’ experience in the insurance industry. Throughout her career, she has handled commercial and industrial losses, a substantial portion of which were high complexity cases. Rosa specialises in claims related to CAT, fire, business interruption, transport, theft, liability and fidelity guarantees. She has also extensive experience in negotiations, litigation and dispute resolution

Professional Qualifications
— Licensed Loss Adjuster (SUDEASEG - Superintendence of Insurance of Venezuela)
— Financial Analyst with specialisation in Negotiations and Litigation (Central University of Venezuela)
— Industrial Administration (Institute IUTIRLA), Intermediate level Chemical Technician

Languages
— Spanish

Profile
Jorge has over 15 years’ experience working as an independent insurance broker, loss adjuster and risk surveyor. Before entering the insurance industry, he also gained valuable experience in the management of industrial processes. Jorge mainly specialises in losses related to property.

Professional Qualifications
— SSN (Argentina National Insurance Commission - Registered Insurance Adviser)
— Professional Courses on Micromechanics
— Quality and Production Control

Languages
— Spanish
— Conversant in Italian

Profile
Miguel is an engineer with more than 19 years’ experience in the Dominican Republic’s commercial and industrial sector. Over the course of his career, he has been involved in several engineering projects, including the design, budgeting and supervision of electromechanical sites. Miguel has specialised in the intervention of distribution transformers, capacitors and industrial refrigeration systems, following courses taken in Cuba and Spain. Miguel has also worked for one of the main energy distributors companies in the Dominican Republic within the engineering area, in charge of the design, budgeting and overseeing works in power substations. With 10 years’ experience as a loss adjuster, Miguel has focused on claims related to energy, engineering and electrical equipment, mainly related to machinery breakdown, fire and liability. In addition, he has undertaken complementary studies in fire protection systems and machinery breakdown insurance.

Professional Qualifications
— BSc Eng (Electrical) (INTEC - Santo Domingo Institute of Technology)
— Superior Degree in Direction and Project Management

Languages
— Spanish
— English

Profile
Marie is the head of Contin's Property and Liability department. Up until 2014 she was the Head of Property and Liability department in Triglav insurance company. At ČSOB Insurance company, she was responsible for the methodical preparation of product lines for personal insurance, property insurance and business risk insurance.

Professional Qualifications
— University of Economics, Prague - Macroeconomic Analysis

Languages
—Czech
— Fluent in English
— Fluent in Russian

Profile
Mustafa has worked as a Loss Adjuster in the insurance industry for over 16 years. He has a wealth of experience handling a broad range of claims pertaining to Construction, Commercial Property, Cash in Safe, Cash in Transit and Public Liability over the course of his professional career. Based in Oman, Mustafa has extensive experience working in multinational environment having previously operated in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

Professional Qualifications
— BBA (Hons) Bachelor of Business Administration
— BCom Dip CII (Chartered Insurance institute)
— Dip CILA (Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters)

Languages
— English
— Urdu
— Basic Arabic

Profile
Kamal is an Insurance Consultant with over 30 years’ experience within the insurance industry. He holds a Masters in Project Management and has a degree in Economics & Social Administration. Kamal joins Advanta after a successful career of 18 years at AXA Morocco where he most recently held the position of Chief Distribution Officer, in addition to previous positions in underwriting & Claims Management. He has actively participated in the improvement and optimisation of claims processes and has experience in team management and commercial business strategy. At Advanta, Kamal leads the Operation in Morocco that is a hub for Africa to support our clients and strengthen our proposition on the continent.

Professional Qualifications
— Masters in Project Management (Hassania School of Civil Engineering)
— Degree in Economics & Social Administration (Amiens University, France)

Languages
— English
— French
— Arabic