Relevant Experience

Kevin joined (then) Cunningham Hart & Co in 1979 as a graduate recruit direct from Oxford University and after qualification was first appointed Branch Manager Stockport, Greater Manchester and then opened and developed a new branch in Liverpool. Responsibilities included the effective and efficient handling by adjusters of all claims together with delivery of technical standards and branch profitability. During this period, Kevin developed professional expertise in large and complex claims of all common disciplines with particular interest and expertise in subsidence and carriers liability.

In 1993 Kevin was headhunted to join Ashworth Mairs Group, where he was appointed Main Board Partner and Group Technical Officer. Experience gained included:

• Strategic planning, implementation and delivery of business objectives
• Management and strategic development of specialist teams – Specialist Adjusting Unit, National Subsidence Unit, National Casualty Unit and International Catastrophe Response
• Handling and resolution of the largest and most complex claims, at home and overseas
• Home and International catastrophe response activities including initialising and coordination of resources
• Client tender preparation and presentations. Contract negotiations including specific initiative for performance related fee remuneration, their measurement and delivery
• Key client account management including client specific strategy/development and ensuring service delivery

In 2005, Kevin led an institutionally driven management buy-out backed by Hermes Private Equity and Royal Bank of Scotland and, upon completion, was appointed Group Managing Director. He determined and agreed the strategic direction of the business and lead development of the business model.

Kevin initiated and oversaw the cultural and governance change required in consequence of the new corporate strategy, identified potential acquisition opportunities and worked with private equity backers and advisors to successfully complete two acquisitions.

Following a restructuring, Kevin was appointed Chief Technical Officer accountable to the main board and shareholders for the technical framework of operational delivery across the business.

Late 2012, Kevin teamed with Simon Burley to form Camford Sutton Associates. He has since completed a variety of (mainly Property) claims related projects, including:

Kevin is a Past President of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (2013).

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