Our Reach Qatar / Doha

Profile

Matthew brings more than 15 years of experience within the insurance industry, having worked across underwriting, claims, and loss adjusting in both the United Kingdom and the Middle East. Since joining Advanta in 2018, he has managed a broad portfolio of large commercial Property, Construction & Engineering, Business Interruption, Liability, and Rail Transport & Infrastructure losses, together with specialist assignments involving Fidelity Guarantee, Bankers Blanket Bond, Jewellers Block, Fine Art, and Theft claims across the GCC, wider MENA region, East Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region. In 2024, Matthew was appointed Director – United Arab Emirates, leading Advanta's UAE operations while supporting the company's continued growth across the region.

Professional Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma CILA (Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters)
• AIFAA (International Federation of Adjusting Associations)

Languages

• English

Profile

Pranav has over ten years of experience in the insurance industry as a Loss Adjuster and Risk Surveyor. Throughout his career, he has been involved in adjusting losses for Property, Engineering, and Construction risks, including Contractor’s/Erection All Risk, Plant All Risk and Machinery Breakdown. He has conducted numerous risk surveys for commercial and residential properties, including hotels and industrial plants. Additionally, he has managed various cargo and vessel surveys and P&I assignments as a P&I correspondent in Qatar. Pranav will collaborate closely with Obi to provide valuable support to our clients in the country.

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Anna University, Kathir College of Engineering)
• CILA (Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, UK)
• Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Insurance Claims Handling
• CII (Member of the Chartered Insurance Institute, UK)

Languages

• English
• Hindi
• Malayalam
• Tamil