Andrea Phinney joins Sedgwick as Executive General Adjuster in Halifax

Sedgwick, a leading global provider of claims management, loss adjusting, and technology-enabled business solutions announced the addition of Andrea Phinney, B.A., CIP, AIC as an Executive General Adjuster on the national Major & Complex Loss (MCL) team within its
Canadian operations. 

Phinney has over 25 years of experience as an adjuster across all lines of business. She has developed deep expertise in handling complex claims across diverse service lines, including commercial Property, business interruption, construction defect, and various liability coverages. Her expertise includes managing high-stakes losses such as product recall, medical malpractice, and catastrophe events, with a strong emphasis on litigation and national account management. She has supported clients across a wide range of industries—from hospitality and healthcare to public entities and transportation—demonstrating a consistent ability to navigate intricate claims in both residential and commercial.

“Andrea has an exceptional track record in managing complex claims across a wide array of industries and service lines, she brings a wealth of expertise and strategic insight that will be invaluable to our clients and our continued growth,” said Lee Powell, B.A., CIP, CRM, Vice President / Executive General Adjuster at Sedgwick Canada. “Her deep understanding of high-stakes loss management and commitment to excellence make them a tremendous asset to our company.”

“This opportunity allows me to bring my experience in complex claims and diverse industry sectors to a team that values leadership, forward-thinking solutions, and operational excellence,” said Phinney.
“I look forward to driving innovation, mentoring others, and contributing to the company’s
continued success.”

With designations as a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) awarded by the Insurance Institute of Canada, Phinney brings a high level of professionalism, technical expertise, and industry insight to every aspect of her work and support of clients.

Phinney holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Criminology from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, a Workplace Mental Health Leadership Certificate from Queen’s University, and serves as an Instructor at the Insurance Institute of Canada. She is also a past President of the Canadian Insurance Claims Managers Association, Maritimes.

About Sedgwick

Sedgwick is the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, helping clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company’s expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. Sedgwick’s majority shareholder is The Carlyle Group; Stone Point Capital LLC, Altas Partners, CDPQ, Onex and other management investors are minority shareholders. For more, see sedgwick.com.