Julian Cairns

Practical Experience 

Wide-ranging experience in the investigation, handling and settlement of claims both as an insurer appointed loss adjuster and on behalf of clients.

Working with major corporate clients on claims related issues, including assistance with;

• Major claims services including advising and assisting in the collection and presentation of claims to insurers and negotiating claims settlement.
• Guidance and representation upon recovery of uninsured losses against third parties and their insurers.
• Assessment, selection and implementation of claims and risk management information systems.
• Design and documentation of client internal and client/insurer claims procedures.

Corporate loss adjuster dealing with claims involving:

• Property damage and business interruption
• Contractors' and erection all risks
• Engineering breakdown
• Products, professional, public and employers' liabilities
• Theft, money loss and fidelity guarantee losses

Credentials 

Oil and Gas - EAR loss - damage to Sulzer turbine driven oil field pump Saudi Arabia
Contractor's liability loss, failure of fire protection cladding on LPG storage tanks, UK.

Mining  - EL/PL claims management & audit
MD/BI spontaneous combustion of coal face resulting in loss of the face and all associated equipment, Deep coal mines, UK.
Collapse of rotary kiln used for calcining china clay - complex policy liability and recovery issues,UK

Power - Gas turbine and alternator breakdowns, - Diesel (Blackstart) engine failures
Power station flooding
Power line storm & impact damage
Transformer & switchgear fires
Transit damage to gas & oil filled switchgear and overhead distribution equipment
Steam boiler damage (superheaters, economisers and drums)
All Saudi Arabia & UK

Construction - CAR & Contractors Liability losses, UK & Saudi Arabia
Perils
Fire
Flood
Theft
Plant damage/collapse

Healthcare and Life Sciences - Flood damage & microbiological contamination within hospital operating theatres resulting in 3month closure - MD/BI with recovery against local drainage authority also involved.
Fire damage to mobile CT scanner - significant MD & BI losses.
Transit damage claims, surgical dressings and drugs.

Maritime - Cargo survey work & recoveries, UK & Saudi Arabia

Products Liability - Food Industry - defective ingredients and flavourings - incorporation within consumer products.
Animal Feed Industry - defective feedstuffs causing death or growth efficiency in farmed livestock.
Engineering Industry - faulty equipment or components resulting in third party personal injury and/or damage/inefficiencies within production machinery.

Qualifications 

Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons)
Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute (ACII)
Fellow of Tthe Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (FCILA)
European Loss Adjusting Expert (FUEDI ELAE)