Education

St. Andrews High School for Boys & Worthing College

Positions Held

• Head of Claims – QBE European Operations and Limit Underwriting Limited, 2008 and prior
• Chief Claims Officer – AXA Re – Worldwide, 1992 to 2000
• Claims Manager – Charter Reinsurance Company & Claims Director, Lime Street Services Limited, 1986 to 1992
• Various other senior claims positions in the London Market going back to 1978. Prior to that, worked in law and primary insurance

Present Position

Group Head of Claims – Montpelier Re.

Other Activities

Non Executive Director – Navigant Consulting UK (a subsidiary of the parent company based in Chicago, USA, 2001 to 2009).

Professional Associations

• Chaired LMA Reinsurance Claims Group from 2006 to 2008
• Sat as member of Lloyd’s Members’ Claims Group and newly formed London Market Claims Strategy Group
• Held Company membership of CEDR and CPR (New York) and served as member of training committee for Insurance Association of Claims Professionals
• Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
• Member of the Civil Mediation Council
• Committee Member of the British Insurance Law Association
• Chaired Lloyd’s Katrina Claims Co-ordination Group
• Led Insurance Institute of London Study Group 253 which published “Run-off Management and Commutations in Practice”
• Chaired Insurance Institute of London research study group for “ADR in Practice for Insurance & Reinsurance”
• Co-founder of INREM
• Board Member of ReMedi
• Panel Member and Committee Member of ARIAS (UK)

Experience

40 years claims experience in the (re)insurance industry encompassing most classes of direct, facultative and treaty business. Extensive knowledge of underwriting, accounting, claims and coverage issues in the international insurance and reinsurance industry. Has case managed large litigation matters and undertaken many claims reviews and audits. Has written articles, given presentations and spoken at industry conferences on reinsurance claims related matters. Most recently has actively promoted an international mediation initiative for reinsurance disputes (CPR International Reinsurance Dispute Resolution Protocol). Instructed as expert on three occasions and also taken appointments as arbitrator.

ARIAS Case Notes

The latest Case Notes (as presented at the Society’s 2011 Annual General Meeting), are available in PDF format.

Education

Master Political Science at the University of Gothenburg

Positions Held

• Executive Vice President – Wasa Insurance Run-Off Co. Ltd., 1998-2009
• Chief Executive – Credit & Bond Dept., Stockholm Re., 1988-2009
• Director of the Board – Stockholm Re. (UK), 1997-2004 (Länsförsäkringar AB)
• Underwriter Marine & Offshore and Credit & Bond Dept. – Skandia International, 1983-1988
• Underwriter Hull & Machinery and P&I – The Swedish Club, 1973-1983

Present Position

• Principal of Lagerwall Consulting
• Senior Consultant, NCR National Re Consulting

Professional Associations

• Member of The Swedish Maritime Law Association
• Panel Member of ARIAS (UK)

Experience

Underwriting expertise developed since 1973 in the following classes of business: marine hull, war, P&I, credit & bond (surety), financial guarantees and political risks. Since 1993 involved in run-off of non-life reinsurance (all branches) including London Market LMX and APH from the US. Actively involved in a number of inspections concerning financial guarantees, credit & bond as well as London Market business.  Responsible in Wasa Run-Off for new acquisitions of run-off companies/portfolios including acting as project leader of the due diligence process.  Approved auditor of Lloyd´s Coverholders in Scandinavia.

Foreign Languages

Swedish (including Norwegian and Danish), English, German and some French.

Education

• Lancing College, Sussex
• Worcester College, Oxford

Positions Held

• Partner – Lovells, 1983 to 2010 (including Managing Partner (Dispute Resolution), Training Partner, Deputy Chair Conflicts Panel)
• Chair – International Bar Association Insurance Committee, 2002 to 2004
• Vice-Chair – IBA Insurance Committee
• Co-Chair – IBA Professional Insurance Committee, 1994 to 1998
• City of London Law Society Professional Rules and Conduct Committee, 2007 to date
• CLLS Training Committee, 2006 to 2010.

Present Position

Consultant and Arbitrator.

Professional Associations

• Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
• International Bar Association Insurance Committee
• City of London Law Society
• Panel Member of ARIAS (UK)

Experience

Extensive experience of commercial disputes in insurance and reinsurance, including professional indemnity, product liability, mortgage indemnity and catastrophe. Worked on many international disputes involving jurisdictional issues and foreign law. Qualified Solicitor-Advocate and acted as advocate in arbitrations and many mediations. Long experience of working on issues in the motor industry and on professional indemnity coverage, negligence claims and disciplinary matters for lawyers and accountants. Spoken at many conferences about insurance issues. Worked in New York for two years.

Education

Southend Grammar School.

Positions Held

• President – Adams Insurance and Consulting, Inc., 2009 to date
• Managing Director (Marine & Aviation) – Aon Re, New York, 2005 – 2008
• S.V.P. and Underwriter – XL Re Ltd., 1994-2004
• Active Underwriter – H.G. Chester Syndicate, 1992-1994
• Active Underwriter – S.H.A. Adams Syndicate, 1988-1992
• Marine Reinsurance Underwriter – R.J. Merrett Syndicate, 1985-1988
• Assistant Marine Reinsurance Underwriter – R.J. Merrett Syndicate, 1977-1985
• Underwriting Assistant – R.J. Merrett Syndicate, 1971-1977
• Member of the Joint Excess of Loss Committee

Present Position

President – Adams Insurance and Consulting, Inc.

Professional Associations

• Panel Member of ARIAS (UK)

Experience

27 years of actively writing reinsurance business and regarded as market leader. Particular expertise in marine and energy reinsurance field, but was also responsible for direct marine business. In 2003 was invited to speak on marine reinsurance at Houston Mariners’ Seminar and has given similar addresses over the years, including to Lloyd’s names in Australia and Ireland. Several arbitration appointments, as both arbitrator and expert witness. Peer Reviewer for two Lloyd’s Syndicates. Use of Skype and video conferencing has made location irrelevant for most issues.

Positions Held

• Managing Director – Belvedere Mead Ltd., 2010 to date
• Head of Claims – ACE Tempest Re, International, 2003-2010
• Non-Marine Claims Manager – Syndicate 2488 ACE Global Markets at ACE European Group, 1998-2003
• Claims Manager – Syndicate 122 RJH, 1992-1998
• Claims Manager – Fremont Insurance Co. (UK) Ltd., 1985-1992

Present Position

Managing Director, Belvedere Mead Ltd.

Professional Associations

• Chartered Insurer
• Associate of The Chartered Insurance Institute
• Panel Member of ARIAS (UK)

Experience

A highly experienced insurance and reinsurance professional with more than 30 years’ experience. Experience covers both and direct insurance and reinsurance across a wide range of classes including casualty, professional indemnity (including medical malpractice), motor, property, A&H and speciality lines. In reinsurance, also experienced in marine, energy, aviation and structured alternative risk transfer (ART) products. Participant in several arbitrations, including giving live testimony.

Education

• King Edward’s School, Birmingham;
• St John’s College, Cambridge, MA, LLB
• Called to the Bar by Middle Temple 1976

Positions Held

• Practising as a barrister – 1977 to date
• Counsel to Lloyd’s, 1995-2010;
• General Manager – Solicitor’s Group, Lloyd’s, 1992-1995;
• Solicitor’s Group, Lloyd’s, 1985-1992
• Practice in chambers at Commercial Bar 1978-1985
• Guest lecturer – Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary, University of London, 2008 to date

Present Position

Barrister, arbitrator and mediator at Serle Court, Lincoln’s Inn.

Professional Associations

• Chairman - British Insurance Law Association, 2008-2010
• Committee member - British Insurance Law Association, 2002 to date
• Member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
• Panel Member of ARIAS (UK)

Experience

Over 30 years of litigation/arbitration of insurance/reinsurance and related disputes. Appearing on behalf of parties in arbitrations when in private practice at the Bar. Drafting insurance and reinsurance contracts and underwriting agency agreements. As Counsel to Lloyd’s, principal legal adviser to Lloyd’s on technical legal matters relating to Lloyd’s and the Lloyd’s market, including insurance, reinsurance, insurance intermediaries, banking, trusts, insolvency and FSA and overseas regulatory matters. Chairing conferences on insurance law. Lecturing at British Insurance Law Association, firms of solicitors and universities on aspects of insurance law and practice. Contributor to Clarke, The Law of Insurance Contracts, and other publications.

Foreign Languages

Basic French and German.

Education

• Juris Doctor, Brooklyn Law School, degree earned 1979
• Bachelor of Arts, University of Rochester, degree earned 1976

Positions Held

• Partner – Dewey & LeBoeuf, 2007-2009
  • - Co-Chairman, Litigation Department
  • - Member, Executive Committee
• Partner – LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae, 1995-2007
  • Co-Chairman, Litigation Department, 1999-2007
  • Member, Executive Committee, 2003-2007
  • Counsel to the Firm
• Partner/Associate – LeBoeuf, Lamb, Leiby & MacRae, 1981-1995
• Law Clerk – Honorable Henry Bramwell, U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of New York, 1979-1981

Present Position

Arbitrator and Mediator, JAMS.

Professional Associations

• Certified Arbitrator, ARIAS (US)
• The International Who’s Who of Insurance & Reinsurance Lawyers, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010
• Best Lawyers in America, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011
• Super Lawyers, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010
• Panel Member of ARIAS (UK)

Experience

Addressing complex commercial disputes, particularly in insurance and reinsurance matters, following 28 years of private practice experience concentrating on London Market cases. A neutral at the international alternative dispute resolution provider, JAMS, including appointment as Special Master in a complex financial matter, serving as arbitrator in a variety of cases and often accessed as a mediator.

Positions Held

• Group Claims Director – Brit Insurance, 2003-2009
• Claims Consultant (Private Practice), 1997-2003
• International Director (Adjusting) – Ellis & Buckle, 1996-1997
• COO/CEO – Thomas Howell Group, 1993-1995
• Senior Global Corporate Programme Loss Adjuster/Associate Director/Managing Director – Thomas Howell (Northern), 1973-1993
• Chartered Valuation Surveyor (Buildings, Plant & Machinery) – Thornburn & Co., 1964-1973

Present Position

Semi-retired. Ambassador at Lloyd’s for Global Loss Adjuster.

Professional Associations

• Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
• Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters
• Fellow of the European Loss Adjusters Association (FUEDI-ELAE)
• Chairman of the Lloyd’s Market Association Claims Committee, 2008-2009
• Panel Member of ARIAS (UK)

Experience

Over 46 years gained extensive experience in the UK and internationally, first as an industrial valuer, then subsequently as an adjuster. As the Claims Director of a Lloyd’s Managing Agent, substantial knowledge of Lloyd’s processes, including delegated authority underwriting and reserving and, through peer review and direct engagement on large claims across all classes of business, kept abreast of technical issues. Engaged on numerous occasions in cases of dispute resolution. Direct involvement with cedant and coverholder audits.

Education

• Post Graduate: IMD Lausanne (CH) – 2002
• Juris Doctor: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, Sacramento (USA) – 1982
• Bachelor of Arts: Walla Walla University, Walla Walla (USA) – 1974

Positions Held

• President & CEO – Converium Reinsurance (North America), Converium Insurance (North America), 2004-2007
• Managing Director and various other senior executive positions – GIO Insurance Ltd., 1999-2004
• Director of Insurance Operations & Senior Officer – Transit Casualty Co. (in Receivership), 1989-1995
• Senior Broker & Principal – Tretis Group, Inc. (GuyCarp), 1986-1989
• Vice President – John F. Sullivan, Inc. (GuyCarp), 1985-1986
• Vice President – American Re (Munich Re), 1982-1985
• Asst. Secy. – North American Re (Swiss Re), 1978-1982
• Acct Analyst – Travelers Ins. Co., 1976-1978

Present Position

Principal & Sole Shareholder, AzuRe Advisors, Inc. since March 2007 (Insurance & Reinsurance Consulting, Arbitration & Mediation).

Professional Associations

• State Bar of California – Active in Good Standing
• Certified Arbitrator and Umpire, ARIAS-US
• American Board of Neutrals, Full Member (founding member)
• ReMedi (Reinsurance Mediation) Founding Member
• Panel Member of ARIAS (UK)

Experience

Appointments in over 200 arbitrations in the US, the UK, and Bermuda. Written decisions under UNCITRAL and the International Court of Arbitration (Paris). Experience in underwriting both general insurance and reinsurance (facultative and treaty). Experience as a reinsurance broker. London market, Europe, Asian and Latin American experience, as well.

Languages

Spanish (fluent to conduct hearing and write decisions). Modest to rudimentary French, German and Italian conversational skills.