ILC ARTICLE

Verisk names new UK claims director

11th April 2023

Global data analytics and technology provider Verisk has named Chris Sawford as new managing director of claims UK.

Sawford co-founded Validus-IVC, a top provider of claims management solutions in the UK, which Verisk acquired in 2018.

He said, “Verisk is uniquely positioned to partner with the insurance industry to address its biggest challenges. I’m incredibly excited about working with our talented, knowledgeable and passionate team to help our clients capitalise on the operational opportunities they need to move their business forward in a complex environment.”

Maroun Mourad, president of claims solutions for Verisk, added, “We’re laser-focused on driving operational efficiency and digital transformation for our clients and the global insurance industry. Chris’s leadership and ongoing initiatives throughout the business have accelerated our efforts to better support the operational and digital aspirations of our clients in the UK and Continental Europe.”