James Eveling (pictured), who handled Van Ameyde Group’s acquisition of loss adjuster Woodgate & Clark in 2015, is now the latter’s managing director, as well as of Van Ameyde UK Holding Limited.
“I am delighted to take up this position at such an important time in the development and growth of Woodgate & Clark in the UK,” said Eveling, who has been with Van Ameyde for over 15 years and assumed the role of corporate governance and compliance director at Woodgate & Clark in January as part of a succession plan.
“The business has grown substantially over the last few years and, following both organic growth and the acquisitions of Quadra and Spotlite, is now almost three times the size it was when Van Ameyde bought Woodgate & Clark in 2015.
“We will continue to support the platform for further growth by investing in our people, including our significant training and development programmes for existing staff. We will also continue to seek to bring in talented individuals to join our team at all levels across the UK.”
Additionally, Eveling cited continued investment in new technology while monitoring developments in artificial intelligence; a focus on diversity & inclusion; and the company’s commitment in the area of ESG (environmental, social, and governance).
Meanwhile, to ensure a smooth transition, former Woodgate & Clark boss Phil Scarrett is staying as a full-time director until the end of 2023. He is retiring after 44 years in insurance.
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