Michael began his career in the insurance industry in 2001, handling auto bodily injury claims. 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 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.
In recent years Michael has been focusing on marine related losses and has grown to be relied upon for his experience and knowledge of the field, including working on a large Port Authority account since 2021. Other marine related claims that Mike has worked on are terminal closures, vessel fires, heavy equipment losses, and port warehouse collapses. Most notably, Michael has worked claims related to the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in Baltimore, that made headlines around the world. Michael’s background in understanding the nuances of business interruption that can come with marine related claims has also been a strength that clients have appreciated.
NOTABLE ASSIGNMENTS:
- Multi-location commercial losses: Hurricane Ida ($120M)
- Port Authority: Loss of Use/Business Interruption ($43M)
- Distribution Center: Collapse ($31M)
- Manufacturing Facility: Chemical Fire ($26M)
- Community Center: Fire ($22M)
- College Campus: Hail ($11M)
- Port Authority: Warehouse Collapse ($5.5)
- Port Authority: Fire to Vessel/Business Interruption ($2.4M)
- Port Authority: Accident/Heavy Equipment ($1.6M)
- Port Authority: Accident/Heavy Equipment ($1.1M)
- Motor Truck Cargo: Theft/Clothing ($700K)
- Motor Truck Cargo: Water/Furniture ($250K)