Profile

Bertrand brings over 30 years of expertise in the insurance industry, specialising in Business Interruption claims, inventory losses, and bank fraud. He has handled major events such as natural catastrophes (Hurricane Ivan, the Sendai Tsunami, and Fukushima Nuclear Incident), industrial accidents (AZF), oil spills (Erika in France and Prestige in Spain), and high-profile international bank fraud cases (Madoff Ponzi scheme). Bertrand also excels in risk assessment, loss mitigation, due diligence, and performance optimization. Additionally, he has advised insurance companies on change management, including setting up policy management teams in Eastern Europe and reorganising claims processing procedures to enhance efficiency across Europe and Africa. Bertrand joins Advanta to support our African operations with his extensive expertise in complex claims and financial analysis.