SYDNEY, 17 August 2023 – Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits, and integrated business solutions, announced the consolidation of its construction and engineering claims services in Australia under the leadership of industry veteran Andre Mataia.
Mataia joined Sedgwick as head of construction for Australia in March 2023. He will continue to lead the construction team while incorporating the engineering department into his new role. He has over 22 years of experience working for insurers and loss adjusting firms in Australia and New Zealand. Throughout his career, Mataia has specialised in material damage, engineering and construction work and has managed and adjusted his own portfolio of complex and high-value claims across a range of industries, including retail, energy, manufacturing and construction.
“Andre has the expertise and vision to lead our newly consolidated engineering and construction division,” said Kimberley Daley, executive general manager of Sedgwick in Australia. “His oversight will play a crucial role as we look to expand our services. The team has diverse expertise and knowledge, and Andre’s leadership will enable us to continue to provide an incredibly strong service throughout the region.”
“As we target further growth in Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region, I am honoured to take on this new role,” Mataia said. “Our combined team of construction and engineering loss adjusters have unparalleled expertise, and joining forces will allow us to bring our multidisciplinary solutions and technical skills to address an even wide range of clients’ claim challenges.”
About Sedgwick Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. The company provides a broad range of resources tailored to our clients’ specific needs in casualty, property, marine, benefits, brand protection and other lines. At Sedgwick, caring counts; through the dedication and expertise of 33,000 colleagues across 80 countries, the company takes care of people and organizations 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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