Standard Syndicate taps London Market for head of claims
Charles Taylor-managed Standard Syndicate 1884 has appointed London Market expert Paul Crockford to the role of head of claims.
Standard Syndicate focuses on providing a broad range of marine and non-marine insurance covers to the marine and marine energy industry sectors.
Crockford joins from Atrium Underwriters where he was claims manager responsible for handling a range of complex and high value claims. Prior to that, he worked at Aegis London, Maritime/CNA Insurance and Commercial Union Assurance Company in senior claims adjuster roles.
Crockford has over 25 years of London Market claims experience. He is currently chair of the LMA Marine Claims Group and also sits on the Joint Marine Claims Committee, the LMA head of Sector Group and the LMA Strategic Claims Group.
Crockford has previously worked in senior roles handling a diverse range of claims across multiple classes including marine, energy, property D&F, political risk, terrorism, fine art & specie, aviation & space.
Robert Dorey, active underwriter at The Standard Syndicate said: “Paul will be responsible for developing the Syndicate’s claims capabilities within the London market. He joins us at an exciting time.
"The Standard Syndicate has now become well established in the Lloyd’s market and has attracted a team of exceptionally experienced underwriters and top talent in our claims, actuarial and finance functions. Many have 30 years or more experience and excellent track records in the insurance market. Our ability to attract high quality people like Paul demonstrates their belief in our vision to create a powerful new marine and energy underwriting presence in Lloyd’s.”
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