Chris entered the Insurance industry in 2010 as a graduate of the University of Portsmouth and gained experience initially at a supplier in domestic claims, before moving to a role at Allianz Insurance PLC where he progressed into a counter fraud role dealing with third party injury and property liability losses.
Following a stint with a Broker he took time away from the profession by moving to a national property manager where he received extensive training and technical experience in buildings, particularly fire safety, whilst leading a team of 27. Chris returned to Insurance as a Loss Adjuster in 2020 where he led a regional domestic team.
Since then, he has developed into a general adjuster specializing in Private Clients, Fine Art & Specie, with a particular interest in high end jewelry and watches. His portfolio to date has included Subsidence, Commercial Property including Business Interruption, Domestic HNW, and liability.
Key cases include a £2.5m Fire at a Grade II* listed property, Theft of a £250k artefact from a museum, Assault & Theft at a celebrity Antiquer, and various VIP / public figures.
NOTABLE ASSIGNMENTS
- Smash and grab at high end jewellers (£100 K)
- Assault & Theft at celebrity antiquer (£200 K)
- Hold up and assault at high end watch specialist (£400 K)
- Break in and theft from Hatton Garden premises (£150 K)
- Theft of solid gold artefact from a museum (£250 K)
- Water damage to Ultra High Net Worth paintings and art pieces (£150 K)
- Theft of sculptures from an art gallery (£70 K)
- Damage in transit to imported artwork purchased at a Paris auction (£20 K)
- HNW – Fire damaged Grade II* Listed property (£2.6 M)
- HNW – Escape of Water at property located within a golf course (£650 K)
- HNW – Alleged Theft of Rolex proven to be fraudulent (£50 K)
- HNW – Flood damage to Notting Hill townhouse (£400 K)
- HNW – Escape of water at modern construction domestic property (£110 K)