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Senior Executive General Adjuster

Michael Whelan

Senior Executive General Adjuster

Biography

Michael began his career in the insurance industry in 2001, handling auto bodily injury claims with Infinity Insurance and Southwest Appraisal Group. He built a solid foundation in claims evaluation and negotiations before joining The Hartford in 2004, where he spent seven years in various liability roles, focusing on investigations, litigation support, and training.

In 2011, he transitioned to LaMarch as an independent adjuster, expanding his expertise in commercial property and general liability claims across a range of industries.

In 2015, Michael joined McLarens, where he served as an Executive General Adjuster, managing complex and high-value property losses for global underwriters and reinsurers.

Over two decades, Michael has developed a strong track record across multiple sectors, including pharmaceuticals, life sciences, energy, education, manufacturing, agriculture, and public infrastructure. His ability to assess and resolve large loss claims efficiently has made him a trusted partner for carriers handling specialized risks and catastrophe events.

NOTABLE ASSIGNMENTS:

  • Hurricane Ida – Multi-location commercial losses (USD 120 Million)
  • Port Terminal Loss of Use – Business interruption claim (USD 43 Million)
  • Distribution Center Collapse – Property and extra expense loss (USD 31 Million)
  • Chemical Fire – Manufacturing Facility (Life Sciences) (USD 26 Million)
  • Fire – Community Center (USD 22 Million)
  • Hail – College Campus – Multi-structure property damage (USD 11 Million)
  • Electrical Fire – Educational Facility (USD 10 Million)
  • Hurricane Hilary – Agricultural stock loss (USD 9.6 Million)
  • Flood – Pump Station – Infrastructure and equipment loss (USD 9 Million)
  • Product Recall – Electronics (Pharma packaging tech) (USD 4.6 Million)
  • Force Majeure – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant (USD 2.5 Million)
  • Builder’s Risk / Delay in Completion (USD 1.1 Million)

Office Address / Contact Information

180 Montgomery Street
Suite 1260
San Francisco, CA 94104
United States
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Qualifications

Fairfield University - Bachelors of Arts, Communications

Additional Expertise

Builder's Risk, Building & Construction, Third Party Property

Adjuster Experience

24 years 2001