Work Life
Neil joined Reynolds Colman Bradley LLP in November 2020 bringing with him over 30 years’ experience working in the London insurance market. During this time Neil spent 12 years as a broker with Minet/Aon and Alfred Blackmore (now Lockton’s) and, since 2001, in claims handling and management roles with Independent Insurance Company/Capita PLC, Fishburns LLP/DWF LLP, RPC LLP and most recently with Kennedys.
Since 2005 Neil has worked within the Third Party Administrator sector, starting as a Senior Claims Handler, dealing with claims against a range of professions including all construction professionals, accountants, solicitors, media consultants, independent financial advisers and increasingly from various miscellaneous professionals. This developed in 2012 when Neil took on the Claim Manager and Operations role at Fishburns LLP. Following the merger with DWF LLP Neil was responsible for the operational efficiency, quality oversight, resourcing, allocation and financial management of the DWF LLP Professional Indemnity claims team.
In 2018 Neil moved to RPC where he led their Claims Handling Department in Bristol before taking up a Client Development Manager position with Kennedys Law LLP in 2019.
Having worked in both the Broker and Insurer/Third Party Administrator claims handling sectors Neil fully understands the requirements, and difficulties, encountered in each of these roles. Neil is used to working closely with insurers on direct or via MGA facilities in order to provide a seamless service to the policyholder in what can often be a stressful and time consuming experience for them.
Career
Reynolds Colman Bradley LLP, Claims Manager – November 2020 to date
Kennedys Law LLP, Client Development Manager – January 2019 to October 2020
RPC LLP, Head of Claims – January 2018 to October 2018
DWF LLP (formerly Fishburns LLP), Claims and Operations Manager – August 2005 to December 2017
Independent Insurance Company/Capita Plc, Senior Claims Handler – June 2001 to August 2005
Alfred Blackmore, Claims/ Account Handler – July 1999 to June 2001
Aon Risk Services (formerly Minet Ltd), Claims Technician/Broker – Divisional Director – 1989 to 1999
Sample Caseload
Assisting the Senior Claims Manager with the management of a number of facilities on behalf of insurers and MGA’s dealing with Professional Indemnity, Directors & Officers and Medical Malpractice notifications from first advice to settlement.
Management of Panel and reporting to Insurers working with various Delegated Authorities.
Understanding and applying of different insurers claims handling and reserving philosophies in order to achieve the best outcome for both insurer and policyholder.
Interests
Running
Football (watching and occasionally playing)
Reading and listening to music
Country walks with my Labradors
The Arsenal
