Our Reach Colombia / Bogota

Av Carrera 45 N° 118-30
Oficina 606
Edificio Punto Empresarial 118
Bogota D.C.

+57 (1) 746 76 52
colombia@advantaglobal.com

German Pedraza

Director


SPECIALITIES

CAR/EAR, Liability, Construction, Business Interruption, ALOP, Aviation (Hull and Liability), Financial Risks (D&O, BBB), Marine and Machinery Breakdown


CONTACT

gpedraza@advantaglobal.com
+57 310 867 9122
+57 (1) 746 76 52

Profile
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

Mario Villamizar

Loss Adjuster


SPECIALITIES

Electrical equipment and machinery


CONTACT

mvillamizar@advantaglobal.com
+57 (1) 310 867 91 22
+57 (1) 746 76 52

Profile
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

Oscar Bernal

Loss Adjuster


SPECIALITIES

General Insurance, Equity, Transportation


CONTACT

obernal@advantaglobal.com
+57 301 731 28 19
+57 (1) 746 76 52

Profile
Oscar has approximately 10 years of experience in the Colombian insurance market. He has recently held claims handling positions in one of the leading Colombian insurance companies. Oscar has developed his career in the insurance sector and specifically as a loss adjustor. He has valuable experience in property and casualty whist he also specializes in compliance and transport.

Professional Qualifications
— Candidate for Bachelor in Business Administration (Polytechnic University Grancolombiano)
— Technologist in Comprehensive Risk Management (National Learning Service - SENA)

Languages
— Spanish

Vanessa Rivero

Loss Adjuster


SPECIALITIES

Liability, D&O, Product and Professional Liability, Financial Risks, Transport


CONTACT

vrivero@advantaglobal.com
+57 (1) 318 690 52 38
+57 (1) 746 76 52

Profile
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

Walter Castañeda

Loss Adjuster


SPECIALITIES

Transport, Theft, Fire, Flood and Fast-Track


CONTACT

wcastaneda@advantaglobal.com
+57 (1) 322 854 4919
+57 (1) 746 76 52

Profile
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

Didier Cespedes Vargas

Loss Adjuster / Industrial Engineer


SPECIALITIES

Property, Civil Liability


CONTACT

dcespedes@advantaglobal.com
+57 (1) 319 316 2779
+57 (1) 746 7652

Profile
Didier is an industrial engineer with 11 years of professional experience in the insurance sector, with a diverse background across various roles within local insurance firms. Throughout his career, he has successfully managed claims spanning Material Damage, Engineering, Civil Liability (including D&O, PLO) and Transport. At Advanta Colombia, Didier leads and coordinates the adjusters' team, demonstrating strong leadership and proficiency in his field.

Professional Qualifications
— Industrial Engineer (Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia)
— Risk Management Technician (SENA)

Languages
— Spanish

Angie Ramírez Rodriguez

Lawyer


SPECIALITIES

Civil Liability, Damages and Injuries, Financial Lines


CONTACT

angie.ramirez@advantaglobal.com
+57 (1) 318 481 3147
+57 (1) 601 746 76 52

Profile
Angie is a young lawyer with four years of experience in the legal sector. Before joining Advanta, she worked in the compensation and claims departments of two insurance companies in Colombia, handling Property, Financial Lines, and Liability claims. Angie is hands-on in claims analysis and reporting and provides legal advice throughout the claims and compensation process.

Professional Qualifications
— LLB Law Degree (Universidad Libre de Colombia)
— Transport Insurance (Instituto Nacional de Seguros, FASECOLDA)
— Diploma in Insurance Law (Pontificia Universidad Javeriana)

Languages
— Spanish
— English
— Portuguese

Zulay Rivera Angel

Loss Adjuster


SPECIALITIES

Property, Engineering


CONTACT

zrivera@advantaglobal.com
+57 (1) 310 817 63 72
+57 (1) 601 746 76 52

Profile
Zulay is a Civil Engineer with over twenty years of experience in the Colombian construction sector. She has extensive expertise in managing construction projects, focusing on cost control and programming for both buildings and infrastructure. Her portfolio includes residential buildings, shopping malls, airports, and distribution centres. Zulay is a seasoned professional with a keen interest in studying technologies and methodologies to continuously improve processes.

Professional Qualifications
— Civil Engineer (Universidad Militar Nueva Granada)
— Specialist in Engineering Construction (Universidad de Medellín)

Languages
— Spanish
— English

Karen Aguirre Guzman

Lawyer


SPECIALITIES

Civil Liability, Damages & Injuries, Financial Lines


CONTACT

kaguirre@advantaglobal.com
+57 321 669 68 62
+57 (1) 601 746 76 52

Profile
Karen is an experienced professional in the legal sector. Before joining Advanta, she worked as a legal assistant, providing support in the liability claims department and offering legal assistance for daily operations. At Advanta, Karen will support the team in handling liability and damage claims.

Professional Qualifications
— Law Degree (Universidad de Caldas)
— Specialisation in Liability (Universidad Externado de Colombia)

Languages
— Spanish
— English

Cristian Stiven Nieto

Loss Adjuster


SPECIALITIES

Property, Casualty


CONTACT

csnieto@advantaglobal.com
+57 (1) 318 724 75 44
+57 (1) 601 746 76 52

Profile
Cristian is a professional with over four years of experience in the insurance sector, specialising in the indemnity area. He is skilled in technical analysis of conditions and policies, and in adjusting claims in both personal and general insurance lines. Cristian also has strong customer service and commercial skills. He will work closely with the team to provide extensive support to our clients while advancing his career as a loss adjuster.

Professional Qualifications
— Insurance Risk Management (Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje)
— Business Administration, ongoing (Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina)

Languages
— Spanish

Jessica Gil Torres

Lawyer


SPECIALITIES

Liability, Financial Lines, Damages and Injuries


CONTACT

jtorres@advantaglobal.com
+57 300 724 33 62
+57 (1) 601 746 76 52

Profile
Jessica is a lawyer with six years of experience in the legal sector. Prior to joining, she worked as a Compensation Analyst, providing support to the compensations and claims department. Jessica is hands-on in claims reporting, analysis, and providing legal guidance throughout the claims and compensation process. At Advanta, Jessica contributes her expertise to the team by managing claims related to liability and financial lines.

Professional Qualifications
— Master’s degree in liability (Carlos III University of Madrid)
— Diploma in Insurance Law (Pontificia Universidad Javeriana)
— Bachelor’s degree in Law (Universidad La Gran Colombia)

Languages
— Spanish
— English

Daniel Rodriguez Moyano

Lawyer


SPECIALITIES

Liability, Financial Lines, Damages and Injuries, All Risk Construction, Oil and Gas


CONTACT

drodriguez@advantaglobal.com
+57 (1) 313 336 99 50
+57 (1) 601 746 76 52

Profile
Daniel is an insurance law specialist with over five years of experience and a strong background in civil, administrative, and labour litigation. Before joining Advanta, he managed All Risk Construction and Liability claims and oversaw legal processes for a renowned international law firm.

Professional Qualifications
— Bachelor’s degree in law (Universidad Nacional de Colombia)
— Insurance Law Specialist (Pontificia Universidad Javeriana)

Languages
— Spanish
— English

Leonel Vargas Garcia

Loss Adjuster


SPECIALITIES

Liability, Machinery & Equipment


CONTACT

lvargas@advantaglobal.com
+57 (1) 310 242 66 63
+57 (1) 601 746 76 52

Profile
Leonel is a Mechatronics Engineer with 12 years of experience in the insurance sector, specialising in claims management, risk assessment, and valuations across diverse industries. He is actively involved in all stages of the adjustment process, from conducting site visits and inspections to preparing settlements. His expertise spans claims related to transportation, electrical and electronic equipment, machinery, and liability.

Professional Qualifications
—BEng in Mechatronics (Corporación Tecnológica Industrial Colombiana)
—Technologist in Insurance Risk Management (SENA)
—Diploma in Industrial Communications and Applications in Industrial Process (Corporación Tecnológica Industrial Colombiana)

Languages
— Spanish