Experience

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  Field Assessors Ltd

  • Auckland

  • Director - Marine Loss Adjuster / Marine Surveyor

    • Jun 2013 - Present
    • Auckland

    Loss Adjusting and Surveying services to the Insurance industry in all aspects of Marine hull (both Pleasure Craft and Commercial vessels), Marine Cargo Surveying, Pre-shipment surveys, Goods in Transit losses and Ship Builders Liability claims.Other areas of expertise include Property claims both Commercial and Domestic.

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  Auckland Coastguard Incorporated

  • Auckland

  • Rescue Vessel Senior Master/ Auckland Coastguard Vice President

    • Feb 2003 - Present
    • Auckland

    Commercially Qualified (LLO)/ ISC Rescue Vessel Senior Master - Trillian Rescue Alpha ZMR6666 high speed response craft & Trillian Trust Rescue Heavy vessel - Engaged in role of Rescue Alpha Crew Chief Jan 2013 and managed 40+ unit members. Previous: Vessel Training Officer managing vessel specific training. Assorted Search and Rescue training and qualifications obtained during service including Inboard and Outboard engine maintenance, Navigation, Radar and GPS courses, Rescue vessel handling and Certificate of Competency (RV Senior Master), First Aid

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  Mclarens Young International Ltd - Cerno NZ Ltd

  • Auckland

  • Loss Adjuster - General and Specialist Marine

    • Sep 2005 - Jun 2013
    • Auckland

    Loss Adjuster handling all classes of business both Commercial and Domestic, Catastrophe work engaged in both New Zealand and Australia - 2008 onwards Specialist Marine Assessing/Surveying all aspects. Earthquake property adjusting engaged in response to CHCH earthquakes.

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  Field Assessors Ltd

  • Auckland

  • Director / Marine Loss Adjuster

    • Jan 2001 - Sep 2005
    • Auckland

    Director/Loss Adjuster - Handling all types of General business - Property (Commercial and Domestic), Liability, Marine Hull & Cargo

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  Newmarket Adjusters Ltd

  • Auckland

  • Loss Adjuster

    • Dec 1999 - Jan 2001
    • Auckland

    Loss Adjuster handling all types of Fire and General business in addition to Marine Hull claims assessment

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  Royal & Sun Alliance NZ Ltd

  • Auckland

  • Claims Officer - Marine and General

    • Dec 1994 - Dec 1999
    • Auckland

    Claims officer handling all classes of Fire & General business specialising in Marine Hull claims management and settlement

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  Anthony James & Co Ltd

  • Auckland

  • Life Insurance Broker

    • Jan 1994 - Dec 1994
    • Auckland

    Life Insurance Broker - Acquisition of Customers business, Customer maintenance, Sales and support

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  Royal New Zealand Navy

  • Auckland

  • Naval Officer - Seamanship

    • Jan 1990 - Jan 1994
    • Auckland

    Sub Lieutenant - RNZN Naval officer specialising in Seamanship, Vessel handling and Watch keeping. All aspects of Navigation including Astro navigation, Pilotage - both Visual and Blind, Collision regulations, Engineering, Logistics/Supply, Personnel management, Leadership, Naval Law