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Ian Guest | Insurance Claims & Supply Chain Consultant | London

Expert Insurance Claims & Supply Chain Consultancy

Leveraging decades of experience from working for global general insurers and Lloyds of London syndicates. Based in London, serving the UK insurance market.

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My journey in the insurance industry began as a graduate trainee loss adjuster, handling a wide array of domestic and commercial claims across East London. This foundational experience provided me with a granular understanding of the claims process from the ground up.

Over time, I transitioned into overseeing claims teams and building repair networks, culminating in a leadership role with responsibility for the claims supply chain at a global insurer. I have extensive experience in claims auditing and TPA (Third Party Administrator) management, including the creation and optimization of TPA models suited to Lloyd’s and the broader London market. My skillset includes negotiating legal services in the London market to deliver optimal value and results across complex, multi-jurisdictional claims. This unique career trajectory has given me a comprehensive, 360-degree perspective on the claims ecosystem—understanding not only claims management but also the intricate network of suppliers, partners, TPAs, and technologies that drive successful outcomes across the London insurance market. My expertise enables me to deliver tailored solutions and strategic value for Lloyd’s syndicates and London market participants operating in an evolving risk environment.

I don’t just understand claims; I understand the intricate network of suppliers, partners, and technologies that drive successful outcomes across multiple classes of business.

A Proven Track Record of Excellence

My experience spans the full spectrum of the insurance claims landscape.

Corporate & Strategic Leadership

  • Procurement consultant for two of the UK’s largest insurers.
  • Non-Executive Director (NED) for a leading UK motor repair network.
  • Head of Research and Innovation for a building repair network.
  • Chief Operating Officer for a specialised building firm.
  • Claims Supply Manager for a global insurer.

Project & Partner Management

  • Business development with a commercial & marine cargo salvager.
  • Adviser to a direct-to-insurer building repairer.
  • Project Manager for a property TPA joint venture.
  • Consultant on travel insurance for the largest UK bank.
  • Procurement lead for a major London syndicate.

Core Claims Expertise

  • Domestic & Commercial Property Claims
  • Supply Chain Procurement & Optimisation
  • Building Repair Network Management
  • Motor Repair Networks
  • Travel Insurance Propositions
  • Technology Renewals & Integration
  • Third-Party Administration (TPA)

Trusted by Industry Leaders

Proud to have consulted for some of the biggest names in the insurance sector.

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Ready to Optimise Your Claims Operations?

Let’s discuss how my experience can deliver value to your business. Whether you need strategic advice, project management, or procurement expertise, I’m here to help.

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Specialist Insurance Claims Consultancy | London, UK

Irrespective of which class of insurance business you might be managing, there are consistent themes relevant to all that are helpful to bear in mind. With years of experience and a track record of delivery, we know what these are.

◉ Never just look at the fees. Your claims indemnity is always more important.
◉ Supplier behaviour is usually more important than the commercials put in place.
◉ Create an environment where good performance is commercially rewarded.


It also really helps if you are able to understand the procurement / supply chain process AND the insurance claims process. This is where we excel.

PROPERTY CLAIMS

Hands on claims experience

We have managed claims, claims teams, repair networks, built contents supply chains, created TPA functions, and run loss adjuster panels. This has been done this as a supplier to the industry and on behalf of global insurers. We undertook a full review of the primary UK Third Party Administrator (TPA) followed by an in depth file review audit.

MOTOR CLAIMS

Extensive industry experience

We have re-engineered repair network processes, implemented IT projects and claims functions, reimagined salvage provision, and negotiated multiple ancillary product line deals o behalf of multiple insurers. We found multiple legal firms being deployed across multiple classes of business with inevitable scope creep.

TRAVEL

Largest UK bank

We have run a full blown multi year, multi product travel insurance tender. Starting from mapping out all requirements to the final implementation of a new provider. Here we worked with a very talented Cyber team who had in-depth knowledge a crystal clear vision of what the output needed to look like.

LONDON MARKET

Top 5 syndicate

We have run tenders and managed all manner of suppliers across all classes of business within a leading Lloyds of London syndicate. We ran a formal process to find an outsourced claims solution to take low value and run off claims following an acquisition.