Andrew is an Associate Director specialising in complex heavy industry claims with a particular focus on Mining, Power Generation and Engineering.
He originally joined Charles Taylor Adjusting in 2014, working …
Andrew is an Associate Director specialising in complex heavy industry claims with a particular focus on Mining, Power Generation and Engineering.
He originally joined Charles Taylor Adjusting in 2014, working in the Natural Resources team in London before emigrating to Australia in July 2018. He has previous experience as a consultant mining engineer designing and scheduling both open pit and underground mines. Andrew is experienced in the handling of complex mining claims and has also handled claims across the Natural Resources sector including large offshore construction projects, operational power generation and refining. From his time in London, Andrew brings his knowledge and specific experience of the London and Lloyds Insurance and Reinsurance markets and many of the losses he has investigated have spanned local and international markets.
He has also managed the involvement of third-party experts including Forensic Accountants and Engineers and has assisted Lawyers in the understanding and presentation of technical findings to progress and resolve claims.
Andrew has a Degree in Mining Engineering and is Cert CII.
• Policy types: CAR, PD, BI
• Industry Focus: Natural Resources, Onshore, Energy and Mining
Significant Losses
Offshore Risks
• CAR – Hybrid Riser sunk during installation – PD – US$150m
• Subsea Equipment (ROVs/Seismic Streamers) – US$1m – US$15m
Mining Risks
• Collapse of Heap Leach Pad - PD and BI - US$80m
• Collapse of Dragline Boom - PD and BI - US$100m
• Collapse of Stope - PD - AUS$3m
• Spontaneous Combustion - PD - US$20m
• Rock burst in underground coal – PD – US$15m
Power Risks
• CAR – Damage to Wind Turbine – PD – AUS$3.5m
• Steam Turbine Blade Damage – US$10m
Professional Qualifications
Notable Assignments
- Offshore CAR – Hybrid Riser sunk during installation – PD - USD 150m +
- Steam Turbines / Gas Compressors / Gen sets / Gearbox claims – Fires/ Explosions/Mechanical Failures
- Underground Mining claims – PD + Sue and Labour - USD 15m + Open Pit Equipment
- Open Pit (CAR) – Tailing Dam Damage During Construction
- Subsea Equipment (ROVs / Seismic Streamers) USD 1m – 15m
- Significant coal mining losses involving Business Interruption
