Global Risk Solutions continues expansion with Sedgwick duo

Global Risk Solutions (GRS), a provider of property and casualty (P&C) claims adjusting, complex/large loss and environmental risk management solutions, has strengthened its senior leadership team and expanded construction and property loss capabilities with the hiring of three senior claims professionals.

The new appointments sit within GRS International, a specialty loss adjusting unit in Global Risk Solutions' Complex Claims Solutions business.

Reubin Iqbal (pictured center) joins as head of GRS International's UK and international construction division, with Scott Smith (pictured left) joining as operations director, and Mark Smith (pictured center) as technical director with a focus on GRS' Middle East operations.

Before joining GRS in London, Iqbal and Smith worked at global claims company Sedgwick. Iqbal was head of construction, London market, in the company's international construction & engineering division. Smith served as operations director, international construction.

Chartered loss adjuster Mark Smith joins GRS International in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Before joining GRS, he owned and operated a regional firm.

Adam Humphrey, chief executive officer of GRS International, said: "The arrival of Reubin and Scott will significantly enhance our construction capabilities. They bring significant expertise that strengthens our client offering. Effective service delivery in the complex loss sector starts with people; it demands knowledgeable and capable staff who understand the changing risk landscape and the needs of insured parties, insurers, and an increasingly broad stakeholder environment. Their strong reputations and knowledge strengthen our senior management team as we continue to grow."

Humphrey added: "We also are delighted to welcome Mark to GRS. He is a leading technical loss adjuster, trusted by clients to manage the most complex losses. It is a pleasure to work with him and benefit from his expertise. The addition of Reubin, Scott and Mark strengthens our client offering and is another clear statement that, to deliver leading adjusting services to clients, we are intent on creating an environment that attracts the best loss adjusting talent in the profession."

Jim Pittman, regional director of GRS in the Middle East, commented: "This strongly signals our intent in the region to offer market-leading loss adjusting services, and I look forward to working with Mark."

Iqbal said: "I am excited to join GRS at such a pivotal time for the company and the wider industry. What attracted me was the fact that this is a specialist loss adjuster that values expertise and experience in its staff. To be able to work with our quantity surveyors and forensic accountancy teams will allow GRS to offer a comprehensive service to our clients at a time when the complexity of construction risks is only increasing. I firmly believe that the future for adjusting is with firms that have a genuine focus and expertise on the areas in which they operate."

Smith added: "GRS is enjoying rapid growth, and it has built talented and experienced teams across a range of disciplines in what remains a very challenging sector for both the clients and their insurers. I am looking forward to working with all our clients and stakeholders."