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Industry veteran Paul Silver is handing over the reins to Charles Taylor Adjusting’s (CTA) new marine managing director for Europe and Singapore.
Oliver Hutchings, former divisional head at Charles Taylor’s management services business, has been appointed as Silver’s successor and will look after the marine unit’s specialist claims management and adjusting services in the areas of hull, superyacht, marine liabilities, and cargo, as well as marine average adjusting under the Richards Hogg Lindley brand. Trained as a barrister, the MD has more than 10 years of experience in managing specialist marine liability claims.
“I am delighted to welcome Oliver Hutchings to CTA,” said chief executive Damian Ely. “His business strategy and development skills will be a huge asset as we grow our marine adjusting business. CTA is the world’s leading marine average adjuster alongside our well-recognised global capabilities in aviation, natural resources and property, casualty and special risks claims.”
Meanwhile Hutchings’ retired predecessor isn’t leaving the firm altogether. After 40 years in marine adjusting, Silver – who has also served as Association of Average Adjusters chair – moves on to a consultancy role at CTA.
Ely cited the executive’s “long and distinguished” marine adjusting career, noting that Silver joined Richards Hogg in 1977 before it was acquired in 1998.
“I would like to thank Paul for his significant contribution to Charles Taylor over the years,” added Ely. “I am delighted that we will continue to benefit from his knowledge and experience as a consultant.”
