Jaryd Krynauw is a Liability Loss Adjuster and admitted legal practitioner in New South Wales with extensive experience managing major and complex liability claims across Australia. Combining legal expertise with practical loss adjusting experience, he specialises in the investigation and resolution of complex public liability, product liability, construction liability, motor liability, and third-party property damage claims.
Jaryd has managed claims ranging from routine liability matters through to complex, multi-party losses with exposures exceeding AUD 15 million. His expertise encompasses liability determination, causation analysis, policy interpretation, quantum assessment, recovery considerations, and strategic claims management. He is particularly experienced in claims involving defective workmanship, product defects and recalls, Contract Works Part B, and liability claims arising from water damage, fire, and motor vehicle incidents.
Working closely with insurers, brokers, insureds, legal representatives, contractors, and technical experts, Jaryd conducts detailed investigations to establish liability, identify causation, evaluate quantum, and develop commercially sound claim strategies. His legal background enables him to provide technically robust analysis while maintaining a practical and outcome-focused approach to complex liability disputes.
Jaryd is recognised for delivering clear, defensible reports and commercially focused recommendations that support timely claim resolution. His ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and navigate technically challenging liability matters has earned the confidence of insurers across a diverse range of industries and high-exposure claims.
NOTABLE ASSIGNMENTS:
- Building products manufacturer (Australia and International) – Managed complex product liability investigations involving widespread roof replacement claims across multiple jurisdictions (AUD 5M).
- Global Confectionary Manufacturer – Adjusted a large-scale product recall and disposal arising from contamination and supply chain exposures (AUD 1.5M).
- Major Sports and Entertainment Venue – Resolved third party property damage relating to specialist stadium glazing, coordinating contractors, subcontractors and government stakeholders. (AUD 1M).
- Civil Infrastructure Contractor – investigated significant third-party property damage caused by excavation and construction activities impacting adjoining infrastructure. (AUD2.2M).
- Commercial property developer – investigation of significant water ingress and resultant property damage affecting multiple tenancy occupancies following contractor operations. AUD 500k)
- Manufacturing facility – Fire Liability – investigation of a major fire event resulting in third-party property damage, business interruption exposure and multi-party recovery considerations. (AUD 2M).
- Financial Services – Fidelity claim – investigated a large-scale employee theft involving misappropriation of funds from a motor vehicle dealership group, through fraudulent transactions and control failures. (AUD 1.1M)