Joel is a Chartered Loss Adjuster and Head of McLarens’ Australian Casualty Department, where he leads the national division and specialises in complex public, product, and professional indemnity claims. With over 30 years’ experience, Joel has investigated and managed commercial casualty and liability matters across local and international markets-spanning the UK’s diverse industrial landscape and Australia’s ASX-listed mining, energy, and construction sectors.
Respected for technical rigour, discretion, and strategic oversight, Joel is frequently engaged on critical assignments requiring meticulous investigation and stakeholder confidence. He applies the same expertise and attention to detail to smaller matters, ensuring client requirements are met with precision and care.
Joel holds Fellow status with the Australasian Institute of Chartered Loss Adjusters (FCLA) and the International Federation of Adjusting Associations (FIFAA), reflecting his professional excellence and global recognition.
NOTABLE ASSIGNMENTS:
- Investigated significant public, workplace, sporting, entertainment, and maritime incidents with utmost confidentiality
- Managed numerous high-value personal injury claims and multi-party property losses
- Led responses to major bush fires resulting in multimillion dollar third-party property and business losses
- Overseen claims for port and marine related liabilities with quantum ranging from $5-10M
- Directed investigations into industrial and chemical storage failures ($5M)
- Managed heavy haulage equipment losses from parts and labor failures ($1-2M)