LONDON, 2 October, 2024 – Sedgwick, a leading global provider of claims management, loss adjusting and technology-enabled business solutions, has appointed Stephen Hearn as International Business Development Director
“As we continue to focus on our global growth plans and expanding our services, Stephen’s understanding and market reputation will help us meet and continue to serve the needs of our clients and partners,” said Eric Malterre, Sedgwick Chief Client Officer – International. “He brings to Sedgwick a wealth of knowledge and key expertise in strategic international expansion as well as success in cultivating global sustainable partnerships which will allow him and our team to consistently adapt and evolve to the changing needs of the market.”
Hearn’s career spans over two decades in the UK and Europe across a full spectrum of global claims and risk management sectors beginning as a construction loss adjustor, which then guided him into the insurance sector with leading companies in multiple roles. In these roles, he developed expertise in critical areas, including sector development, client relationship management, supervision and development across teams, global recovery projects, and managing claims across sectors. His experience also includes comprehensive knowledge of operations and working with brokers, insurers, insurtech, Lloyd’s market and MGA’s. His work and leadership are showcased through his expertise in claims and topic areas including motor, fraud detection, liability, PPO, TPA, and more.
“I look forward to joining the international team and supporting Sedgwick’s global solutions as we continue to meet and surpass the needs of our clients and customers,” added Hearn. “My experience aligns with the work of the stellar Sedgwick colleagues, and I will be there to help and drive the creation of cutting edge solutions for clients and partners.”
About Sedgwick
Sedgwick is a leading global provider of claims management, loss adjusting and technology-enabled business solutions. The company provides a broad range of resources tailored to clients’ specific needs in casualty, property, marine, benefits, brand protection and other lines. At Sedgwick, caring counts; through the dedication and expertise of over 33,000 colleagues across 80 countries, the company takes care of people and organisations by mitigating and reducing risks and losses, promoting health and productivity, protecting brand reputations, and containing costs that can impact performance. Sedgwick’s majority shareholder is The Carlyle Group; Stone Point Capital LLC, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), Onex and other management investors are minority shareholders. For more, see sedgwick.com.
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