Our Reach Portugal / Porto

Profile
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

Profile
Manuel has over 20 years of extensive experience as a loss adjuster and engineer working across Europe, Africa, North and South America. At Advanta, he specialises in high-value property, construction, energy and ALOP losses. Manuel oversees the development of Advanta’s network throughout the African continent, including Portuguese-speaking countries, coordinating efforts and providing valuable support in the region.

Professional Qualifications
— MSc Eng (Mech) with specialisation in Industrial Management
— MA Sustainable Energy Systems (MIT Portugal), PgDip Energy Management
— IILA Member (International Institute of Loss Adjusters)
— Chartered Loss Adjuster (CNPR - Portuguese Chamber of Loss Adjusters)
— FUEDI - ELAE (European Federation of Loss Adjusting Experts)

Languages
— English
— Portuguese
— Spanish

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Nuno is a qualified loss adjuster with over 20 years’ professional experience. Prior to joining Advanta in 2005, he worked in the construction, plastic and automotive industry in Portugal and Mozambique. Currently, Nuno specializes in claims related to property, machinery breakdown and ALOP.

Professional Qualifications
— BSc Eng (Mech)
— Chartered Engineer (OE - Portuguese Chamber of Engineers)
— Chartered Loss Adjuster (CNPR - Portuguese Chamber of Loss Adjusters)
— FUEDI - ELAE (European Federation of Loss Adjusting Experts)

Languages
— Portuguese
— Fluent in English
— Fluent in Spanish

Profile
Before starting his loss adjusting career, Carlos worked as an engineer in the construction industry for more than 10 years. At Advanta, he specialises in claims related to industrial all risks, machinery breakdown, liability and construction.

Professional Qualifications
— BSc Eng (Civil)
— Chartered Engineer (Portuguese Chamber of Engineers)

Languages
— Portuguese
— Conversant in Spanish
— Conversant in English

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Luis has over 20 years’ international experience in forensic accounting and finance across a wide variety of industries, including construction, automobile aftersales services, recycling, retail, food and beverages, amongst others. Before joining Advanta, he worked six years as the CFO of a Portuguese Group with businesses in Portugal, Angola and Brazil.

Professional Qualifications
— Master in Auditing (ISCAP, Oporto Accounting and Business School)
— Bachelor in Accounting and Administration (ISCAP, Oporto Accounting and Business School)
— OCC (Chartered Accountant of the Portuguese Chamber of Chartered Accountants)

Languages
— Portuguese
— English

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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