Our Reach United States / Miami, Houston

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Jose Miguel has 26 years of extensive experience in engineering, oil field production management and reservoir control, including 18 years in the loss adjusting profession in the United States, South America and the Caribbean region. In addition, he has experience in risk inspection, focused in energy facilities (power generation and Oil & Gas). Jose Miguel specialises in claims related to oil & gas, petrochemicals, property, as well as business interruption and liability.

Professional Qualifications
— BSc Eng (Petroleum, Universidad Central de Venezuela)
— Reservoir Engineer (CIED-PDVSA: International Centre for Education and Development - Petróleos de Venezuela S.A.)
— MBA with specialisation in Finance (Florida International University)
— Concentration in Petroleum Refining Economics (Colorado School of Mines)
— Concentration in Petroleum Economics (MIRBIS, Moscow International Higher Business School))
— FUEDI - ELAE (European Federation of Loss Adjusting Experts)
— ACA Accredited Claims Adjuster (Florida Department of Financial Services)
— Certified Fire Protection Inspector (NFPA - National Fire Protection Association)
— Thermography Training Certification (ITC - Infrared Training Center)
— Accredited member of OILPERA (Oil, Petrochemical and Energy Risks Association)

Languages
— English
— Spanish

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Gustavo has 10 years’ experience in structural design and oil & fuel tanks MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul). Throughout his career, he worked as an engineer mainly on urban development projects, as well as on various civil construction projects being responsible for quality control of raw materials and finished products. Gustavo successfully completed the Engineering Insurance Underwriting course taught by IMIA, which is endorsed by the German Insurance Academy. Gustavo specialises in construction and energy claims and is currently coordinator of US services within the Miami office. Languages: English and Spanish.

Professional Qualifications
— BSc Eng (Civil)
— Certified Engineer (UNAICC - National Union of Architects and Construction Engineers of Cuba)
— ACA (Accredited Claims Adjuster)

Languages
— English
— Spanish

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As a loss adjuster Maurits has over 18 years of extensive experience in the fields of international liability claims and related insurance matters. He developed his career as a lawyer and as a claims adjuster in international liability and credit insurance claims. With professional experience on two sides of the ocean he specializes in reaching out of court settlements in the EU, USA, Latin America and Caribbean. He is currently the Director of the Miami Liability Division.

Professional Qualifications
— LLM in International and European Law (University of Amsterdam)
— Insurance Law and Liability certification (NIBE-NVV, Dutch Association for Banking and Insurance Professionals)
— Personal Injury and Liability courses with FUEDI – ELAE (NL) and VASR (Society for Liability and Compensation Law)
— Member of AJV (Dutch Caribbean Lawyers Association)
— Certified Mediator (The LimeTree) and ACA

Languages
— Dutch
— English
— Spanish
— Portuguese
— French
— German

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Roberto has 6 years’ experience working as a loss adjuster. Before entering the insurance industry, he worked for 10 years in project and strategic marketing management for various international companies. Roberto has also considerable experience in developing and implementing environmental assessment and geographical information systems in Latin America. At Advanta, he specializes in property and liability claims.

Professional Qualifications
— MBA, MA Marketing (IESA - Institute of Superior Management Studies)
— BSc Eng (Systems)
— Investment Company Products - Series 6 (FINRA Financial Industry Regulatory Authority)
— ACA (Accredited Claims Adjuster)

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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Sebastián is a Lawyer with more than 8 years’ experience in the legal advice of corporations in the field of liability, corporate law, contractual and labour law. He specialises in claims related to general liability, commercial distribution, executive hearings, litigation, transactional mediation, internal judgements, and labour claims. He has provided counsel for companies in legal matters, including all types of procedures within the civil and commercial jurisdictions. Sebastián joins Advanta Miami’s team to contribute as an adjuster to the development of the Liability Division not only within the Anglo-Saxon market but also in the Latin-American region.

Professional Qualifications
— Lawyer (Congreso University, Argentina)
— Diploma in Civil Law and Liability
— MBA (Universidad Siglo XXI, Córdoba, Argentina – In progress)

Languages
— English
— Spanish

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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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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