Sedgwick launches new London-based Global Specialty platform

Sedgwick has launched its new Global Specialty platform, which is designed to handle the largest and most complex losses.

The platform represents a major investment to drive growth and attract talent to the company, building on the existing capabilities in marine and energy and expanding other technical and special risks.

Based in London, the platform will be led by Damian Ely as chief executive and Kevin Hagan as chief commercial officer.

This launch will also be underpinned by the onboarding of over 100 loss adjusters, including David Boghurst as head of Global Specialty marine. Hugh Kennaway, meanwhile, will lead onshore energy and Gary Mawditt is set to spearhead offshore energy.

Global Specialty will also include hubs in Asia, the Middle East and the Americas.

Paul White, international chief executive at Sedgwick, 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.”

New leadership

With over 35 years experience of leadership and international markets, Ely served as chief executive of adjusting at Charles Taylor in 2016 before becoming director at the firm in 2022. 

Meanwhile, Hagan joins from Enstar Group, where he was most recently senior vice president and director of HR international.

Commenting on his appointment, 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.”