Sedgwick appoints new UK COO
Sedgwick, a global provider of claims management, loss adjusting and technology-enabled business solutions, has named a new chief operating officer in the UK.
Peter Farrelly has been named UK COO at Sedgwick. He has served as managing director for Sedgwick’s UK commercial claims services since 2019.
Farrelly brings more than 31 years of insurance industry experience and has held a number of senior leadership roles. He is also a major and complex loss practitioner, having managed numerous complex commercial property and business interruption claims across a broad range of risks.
With Farrelly’s appointment, Joseph Noel — who has been serving as director, head of commercial property and subsidence for the UK — will step up to fill the role of managing director, Commercial Claims Services. Noel has an industry background spanning 27 years, and extensive experience managing major and complex property and liability claims across the UK and Europe.
Neil Gibson, Sedgwick CEO in the UK, said: “Peter’s unparalleled expertise in scaling operations, driving process improvements, and fostering innovation give me the greatest confidence in his ability to deliver operational excellence and fuel business growth amid challenging socioeconomic conditions.”
Farrelly commented: “I look forward to maximising operational efficiencies for the benefit of our valued clients and colleagues. This will be key to ensuring Sedgwick’s continued success and demonstrating our commitment to excellence and growth.”
Gibson added: “The track records of these two outstanding leaders put us in a fantastic position to achieve the best for our clients, customers and colleagues.”
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