Argent expands major loss capability

by Gill Montia

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Argent Liability Adjusters is expanding its major loss capability in response to increasing client and market demand.

Rowena Byrne-Jones becomes head, and Lee Staunton director, of a new complex and speciality loss practice.

Ms Byrne-Jones, a director at Argent, has extensive experience in major and complex losses for composite insurers, Lloyd’s Underwriters and captives, alongside particular expertise in the commercial areas of product contamination and product recall.

Lee Staunton has been a director and manager at Argent for eight years and has 31 years’ experience in the industry.

He was a member of the Channel Tunnel fire investigation team and has conducted site investigation of fatal rail accidents including Southall, Paddington, Hatfield and Selby as well as having extensive experience in construction and engineering claims.

Commenting on the promotions, Argent managing director, Neil Ventris, says: “This reorganisation signals our increased commitment to meeting that demand and further developing this area of our business.”