Sedgwick, the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, has announced the launch of its new Sedgwick Global Specialty platform, a dedicated solution designed to manage the largest and most complex insurance losses worldwide.
The launch comes as Sedgwick responds to a fundamental shift in global claims patterns and rising client demand for deeper technical expertise.
Changes in global commerce, evolving risk profiles, and broader macroeconomic pressures have all contributed to an increase in complex, high-value claims.
At the same time, Sedgwick is seeking to accelerate growth, strengthen its presence in key insurance and reinsurance hubs such as London, and attract specialist talent to support its long-term strategy.
Sedgwick provides claims management, loss adjusting, and risk solutions across multiple industries and geographies. The company supports insurers, reinsurers, brokers, and corporate clients with end-to-end services that span property, casualty, marine, energy, and other specialist risk classes.
The Global Specialty platform has been designed as a forward-looking solution focused specifically on large-scale and technically complex losses. Building on Sedgwick’s existing strengths in marine and energy, the platform expands coverage across a broader range of technical and special risks.
It will be supported by fully onboarded training, structured development programmes for specialists, and Sedgwick’s established service delivery model.
London will serve as the central hub for Global Specialty, reflecting its importance as a global insurance and reinsurance centre. From there, the platform will operate across regional hubs in Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas, enabling cross-border collaboration and consistent expertise regardless of loss location.
To head up the operation, Damian Ely has joined as CEO of the platform, while Kevin Hagan has been appointed chief commercial officer. David Boghurst will lead Global Specialty Marine, expanding technical and average adjusting capabilities, while energy services will be strengthened under Hugh Kennaway for onshore energy and Gary Mawditt for offshore energy.
The platform will also be underpinned by the onboarding of more than 100 specialist loss adjusters globally.
Sedgwick CEO Paul White said, “In a world where risk is evolving faster than ever, Sedgwick is proud to introduce our new Global Specialty platform, a bold, forward-looking platform designed to meet the growing complexity of global claims with unmatched technical expertise and reach. This is not just an expansion. It’s a strategic transformation with the best in the industry leading the way.”
Sedgwick president of property of Americas Scott Richardson said, “Our expansion isn’t happening in isolation. It reflects a fully aligned, cross-border strategy that unites our teams, markets, and focus to deliver sustainable growth and enhance service for our clients.”
Sedgwick Global Specialty CEO Damian Ely said, “I am very excited about the huge potential to develop this new platform in the Global Specialty market. Whether it’s a containership casualty in Asia or a turbine failure in the Middle East, our market-leading experts are ready and prepared to respond.”
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