Vice President of Operations

MD Claims Group

Meghan is the Vice President of Operations at MD Claims Group, an independent adjusting and TPA firm supporting insurance carriers across the North American Market. With over a decade in property and casualty claims management, she’s built a career focused on operational excellence, collaboration, and delivering exceptional service. Meghan leads initiatives that improve cycle times, strengthen catastrophe response, and enhance quality assurance across multiple carrier programs. Having worked on both the carrier and TPA sides, she brings a well-rounded perspective and a passion for connecting the U.S. and London markets through shared learning. Based in St. Augustine, Florida, she enjoys cooking, spending time outdoors, traveling with her family, and cheering on her favorite American football teams.

Partner

Kelly Kronenberg

Kurt is an attorney and Partner at Kelley Kronenberg, P.A., specializing in First Party Property Insurance Defense. A practicing attorney since 2014, Kurt has spent the vast majority of his legal career advocating for property insurers and advising them on a variety of complex legal issues arising under both Homeowners and Commercial Residential insurance policies. He is a two-time cum laude graduate from the University of Florida, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and, subsequently, his Juris Doctor with a certificate in Intellectual Property. Kurt’s work at Kelley Kronenberg has earned praise from multiple insurance carriers for the first-class service he provides to his clients and for his ability to consistently resolve property claims to their most desired outcome.

Regional General Adjuster

Sedgwick

Katie is a Regional General Adjuster with Sedgwick, serving as the dedicated account manager for the State of Wisconsin’s insurance program. With 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, Kathryn began her career at Travelers Insurance, where she handled large loss subrogation claims before transitioning into catastrophe property claims adjusting. For the past 8 years, she has been with Sedgwick, specializing in a wide range of complex claims including commercial and residential property, state and public entity, catastrophe, builder’s risk, utility, medical, industrial, manufacturing, agricultural, construction defect, general liability, and subrogation. Kathryn holds all-adjuster licenses in 22 states and brings a deep understanding of diverse claim environments and a commitment to delivering professional, responsive, and solution-focused service to her clients.

Senior Construction Expert

Halliwell

Satchel joined Halliwell in 2023 and brings more than eight years of specialized experience in construction consulting from a variety of major loss assignments throughout the United States. His experience includes site inspections, damage evaluations, scope development, cost estimating, on-site project monitoring, report generation, invoice and estimate analysis, and building valuations.  He has experience with commercial buildings, industrial complexes, condominiums, and high-end residential losses. Satchel lives in Charlotte, NC with his wife, Laura, and their son, Archer. They are expecting their daughter, Isabelle, in November.

Special Counsel

Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass

Christina works with domestic and international insurers in first-party and third-party coverage disputes. She is regularly consulted by multi-national insurance markets in connection with complicated, multimillion-dollar claims, primarily in the energy (petrochemical and power generation), commercial property, and builder’s risk sectors. Christina also gives advice on claims handling and policy wording issues involving property damage and business interruption claims, construction, and GL claims.  She also assists her clients in all stages of litigation, negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution processes.

Forensic Accountant

Ampcus Forensics

Chris began his career in forensic accounting in 2019 and has been passionate about the field ever since. His work spans a wide range of loss types, including business interruption, inventory losses, extra expenses, employee theft, fidelity investigations, and many others. Chris takes pride in delivering clear, reliable financial insights and enjoy the challenge of turning complex data into meaningful, practical analyses that help claims continue to move forward towards resolution.

Senior Associate

C Lewis & Company

Sahar is a Senior Associate at C. Lewis & Company, an independent forensic accounting firm serving the global insurance market. Based in Dubai, she specialises in the quantification of complex business interruption losses across the Middle East and Asia, with a growing focus on the energy sector. A Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ) with a background in Australia, Sahar brings clarity and structure to high-value insurance claims.

Principal Engineer – Large/Complex Loss

EFI Global, Inc.

Landon is a structural engineer with EFI Global, serving as part of the Large/Complex Loss group. He joined the Chicago office in 2025 and specializes in forensic investigations, structural analysis of existing buildings, condition assessments, and structural repair design. His expertise includes evaluating structures impacted by major disasters, construction defects, design deficiencies, and environmental factors. Mr. Holder has conducted numerous computer-based structural analyses to model the behavior of existing systems, supporting both forensic evaluations and the development of effective repair strategies. His project experience spans residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, as well as bridges, earth-retaining systems, marine structures, and other specialized non-building infrastructure. Licensed in over 20 states, he provides engineering services across the United States.

Associate

Donato Brown Pool & Moehlmann

Born and raised in Queens, New York, Sophia earned her B.A. in Philosophy from New York University. She later relocated to Houston to pursue her J.D. at South Texas College of Law. Following law school, Sophia practiced at a boutique plaintiff’s civil litigation firm, where she managed a broad spectrum of cases, including first-party property disputes, contract litigation, personal injury claims, landlord-tenant matters, and family law. At Donato Brown Pool & Moehlmann, Sophia maintains a diverse civil litigation docket. She brings thoughtful advocacy, strategic problem-solving, and a results-driven approach to representing clients across a wide range of disputes.

Attorney

Dentons

Ted is a part of the commercial litigation group at Dentons where he specializes in bad-faith coverage disputes, breach of contract, and reinsurance negotiations; Ted is known for close collaboration with brokers and adjusters to deliver efficient, business-minded results. Ted’s prior experience as a licensed financial specialist and business analyst informs a data-driven, pragmatic approach to complex insurance matters and commercial matters generally. In his spare time, Ted enjoys staying active, sports, travel, and of course wine!

Civil Engineer EIT / Regional Adjuster

McLarens

Maria is a Civil Engineer with a postgraduate degree in Seismic Engineering Design. She has over 10 years of experience in structural and forensic engineering, as well as claims adjustment. Throughout her career, she has worked on the design of buildings and bridges and has served as an expert engineer and adjuster for complex property claims across the Caribbean and South Florida.

Consultant

YA Group

Ted is a Consultant working within the International Team at YA Group. Ted began his career in architecture working for large and small practices in London before joining YA Group almost two years ago. His experience in the UK construction industry is utilised within the International Team when attending site to undertake inspections, assessing losses against current legislation, undertaking scope of damage evaluations, and causation investigations. He has worked on losses in the UK, across Europe, the Middle East, and the Caribbean in the Property and Energy space. Ted takes pride in being able to supply technical knowledge to losses as well as being an insurance market representative for YA Group, meeting and collaborating with clients in London.

Attorney

Chartwell

Samantha focuses her practice on insurance coverage for domestic and international carriers, along with self-insurers.  Samantha also litigates declaratory judgment actions on coverage obligations and defends admiralty and maritime, general liability, and property claims.  Licensed in multiple states, Samantha regularly supports Chartwell’s Florida and Massachusetts offices.  Samantha also serves as national coordinating coverage counsel for multi-jurisdictional complex and excess claim portfolios. 

Executive Consultant

Newman Construction Consulting

Lex Anderson is an Executive Consultant for Newman Construction Consulting (NCC) working out of the Omaha, Nebraska office. He graduated from Doane University with a degree in Information Systems. Lex has been with NCC for over 3 years and has more than 17 years of experience in the property & casualty insurance industry. Prior to joining NCC Lex was a General Adjuster with eight years of experience in personal and commercial large loss property claims. Lex has both consulting and adjusting experience with numerous large scale and complex projects including manufacturing, educational, document storage, agricultural, hotels/resorts, multifamily complexes, builders risk, and high-net worth residential homes throughout the United States. Lex ‘s current duties include construction consulting, consultant management, enterprise-wide quality control, business development, and internal training & consultant development.

Manager, Forensics, Litigation & Valuation Services

Baker Tilly

Ellie is an ACA chartered accountant and manager at Baker Tilly. She works as a forensic accountant in the London office as part of the Forensic, Litigation and Valuation Services practice, having joined the firm in December 2020 on the graduate scheme. Over the past five years, Ellie has gained experience on property, cyber, DSU and energy claims with a primary focus on the quantification of business interruption losses. Her work spans a wide range of industries including retail, hospitality, manufacturing, construction, renewables, and non-renewables.

Associate

Thornton Tomasetti

Sean is a Structural Engineer from Tampa, Florida that joined Thornton Tomasetti’s Forensics practice in 2022. He primarily focuses on investigating first-party property insurance claims, providing litigation support for construction defect cases, and performing structural and building envelope investigations throughout the United States. Sean also performs structural design and analysis for new buildings and restoration and repair design for existing and historic buildings. He specializes in structural forensic investigations for large, complex property losses, and in the structural repair and design of various building types including commercial office buildings, hotels, and multi-story residential developments.

Project Manager

Walter P Moore

Valeria is a trained architect with specialized experience in building restoration and steel construction. She began her career in the insurance industry as a loss adjuster, focusing on complex and catastrophic claims. Currently, she serves as Operations Manager for the Insurance Consulting Group at Walter P Moore in Mexico City, where she leads a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the forensic analysis of property damage for insurance purposes. Her role bridges technical expertise and insurance strategy, and she is actively involved in business development, technical training, and international collaboration.

Loss Adjuster

Coast Claims Insurance Services

Ethan is an Independent Adjuster with Coast Claims Insurance Services, based in Kamloops, British Columbia. He manages a diverse portfolio of property and casualty claims across residential, commercial, industrial, forestry, motor truck cargo and marine sectors and has participated in claims teams responding to major CAT events across Canada. Ethan graduated with a degree in Finance & Economics and  is pursuing his Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation.  Ethan is committed to advancing technical excellence and collaboration within the adjusting profession.  A former NCAA, MCLA collegiate lacrosse player and National Champion, he brings the same discipline and teamwork from sport to his professional practice in insurance claims.

Regional General Adjuster

Crawford Global Technical Services

Jami is a Regional General Adjuster with Crawford & Company’s Global Technical Services. She began her career at Travelers Insurance, managing residential and commercial losses in the Chicago metro area, where she developed expertise in habitational, hospitality, medical, and municipal claims. Jami specializes in handling multi-insurer files, condominium association claims, and lease/contract evaluations. In 2025, she was shortlisted by Insurance Insider as one of the Claims Rising Stars of the Year.

Branch Manager

Riverwood Claims Management

Aaron is an experienced Branch Manager (Riverwood Claims Management, Kansas City, Missouri – United States) with extensive expertise in personal and commercial lines, complex liability, and property claims. He has over a decade of leadership experience managing large adjusting teams, overseeing litigation, and handling complex coverage issues for major insurers. Aaron holds a Master’s in Education, Counseling, and Psychology from the University of Missouri and is a licensed adjuster in more than 20 states.

Of Counsel

Fields Howell

Julieth, born in Bogotá, Colombia, is a Florida-based attorney with Fields Howell, LLP, where she focuses on insurance coverage and litigation involving first-party property, construction defect, and personal injury claims. She moved to the United States at age 12 and grew up in Naples, Florida, before relocating to Miami, where she attended St. Thomas University School of Law, graduating magna cum laude in 2011. Before joining Fields Howell, she represented plaintiffs in maritime disputes and carriers in bad faith litigation, gaining a well-rounded perspective on the insurance industry. She brings valuable insight into Florida’s evolving legal reforms and their impact on claims handling. In her spare time, she volunteers with her daughter’s school association and enjoys traveling with her family.

Senior Manager

Meaden & Moore

Brendan is a Senior Manager with Meaden & Moore, specializing in forensic accounting and insurance claim analysis. Since joining the firm in 2013, he has provided investigative and forensic accounting services, including litigation support and insurance claim analysis, to the insurance industry and legal profession. In 2022, he relocated from Chicago to Los Angeles to establish and lead Meaden & Moore’s Los Angeles office. Brendan has managed a wide range of first-party property claims, including Business Income, Extra Expense, Product Liability, and Inventory/Contents losses, across various industries.

Attorney

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig

Marta is an associate attorney at Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig in Tampa, Florida. She graduated in the top 10 of her class with magna cum laude honors. Prior to becoming an attorney in the United States, Marta gained valuable experience as a claims professional in cargo insurance disputes. Marta’s practice now focuses on first-party property insurance. She helps insurers navigate and resolve coverage disputes efficiently, providing honest, practical, and business-savvy advice

Senior Building Consultant

RMC Group

Peter is a multi-line claims professional who is currently a Senior Building Consultant with RMC Group, LLC, a role he has held since 2023. Prior to this, he worked for more than 12 years as an independent general adjuster. His experience includes handling large and complex property losses, builders risk claims, and appraisals. He is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and resides in Pennsylvania, USA with his wife and three children.

Attorney

Walker Wilcox Matousek

Originally from North Carolina, Danielle earned her B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before relocating to Chicago to pursue her J.D. at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. At Walker Wilcox, Danielle focuses her practice on insurance coverage and insurance coverage litigation. She represents clients in matters involving professional liability, first-party property damage, commercial general liability, and directors and officers’ liability, and has experience defending parties in medical malpractice and tort actions.

Senior Manager

MDD

Adam is a Senior Manager at the firm’s Orlando, Florida office, and is a member of MDD’s cyber risk, litigation and captive insurance practice groups.

A forensic accountant with strong analytical skills, Adam focuses on the quantification of economic damages for matters related to business interruption, extra expenses, fidelity claims, fraud and investigations, lost profits, cyber risks, builders’ risk delay claims / soft costs and more. He also provides litigation support to clients and has extensive experience in the area of catastrophe services, having worked on assignments resulting from the Chile, Haiti and New Zealand earthquakes, hurricanes in the Southeastern United States, superstorm Sandy and the Thailand floods.

Senior Project Manager

DBI Consultants

Jaime is a Senior Project Manager at DBI Consultants based in Miami, Florida. He has over 10 years of experience in construction, including project management, Owner’s Representative, cost estimating, building damage evaluation, value engineering, and construction scheduling. Jaime has contributed to the successful resolution of claims regarding various structures and facilities throughout North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Jaime graduated from The Catholic University of America with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and construction management.

Director

J S Held

Jonathan is a Director at JS Held and has over 6 years’ experience specializing in forensic accounting and the analysis of economic damages. He has assisted clients handling large loss commercial business interruption claims, extra expense claims, litigation support, property damage claims, and inventory valuation claims. He has worked on a variety of cases ranging in size and complexity including small business claims to large corporations in a multitude of industries, including hotels & restaurants, manufacturing, energy & chemicals, education, retail establishments, hospital/medical providers, and many others.

Senior Associate

Clyde & Co

Eric is a Senior Associate Attorney in the Atlanta, Georgia office of Clyde & Co US LLP. Eric has spent his career advising insurers on coverage and bad-faith issues arising from first- and third-party policies, with a focus on property coverages. He also routinely litigates these issues on behalf of domestic and international insurers in courts across the United States.

Vice President

Lowers Forensics

Juan is a certified public accountant and holds the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) specialty designations of Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) and Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF). In addition, he holds the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

He has over 17 years of professional experience. He specializes in economic damage calculations and forensic investigations. He also has experience in FEMA reimbursement claims and litigation support services including matrimonial disputes and shareholder/partnership disputes.

Sr Field Consultant

Sentry Salvage

Chad is an experienced insurance professional specializing in property claims, with a focus on appraisal, damage evaluation, salvage recovery, and claims resolution. With a background in both field and desk appraising, Chad brings a practical, analytical approach to complex claims scenarios and collaborates closely with insurers, policyholders, and industry peers to achieve fair and efficient outcomes. He looks forward to sharing insights and engaging with peers at the PICG Claims Academy 2026 in London.

Construction Consultant

MKA

Michael is a Construction Consultant and Roof Expert with over 5 years of experience in the construction industry. His expertise includes building damage assessments, roof condition surveys, developing repair scopes of work, and generating cost estimates for insurance property damage claims. He has provided project management and led site clerking efforts for numerous large losses and catastrophe assignments that have involved resorts/casinos, medical facilities, commercial buildings, educational facilities, and multi- and single-family residential properties in various locations across North America. He specializes in commercial and residential roofing evaluations, as well as interior and exterior building envelope inspections for property loss and defective construction.

Director, Mechanical & Electrical

Envista Forensics

Andrew joined Envista in 2014 with a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University. Beginning in graduate school, he has focused his career on the field of failure analysis and forensic engineering and provided consulting services to various clients seeking litigation or subrogation support. He also has experience evaluating mechanical equipment post-loss to determine the extent of damage and scope of repairs, as well as conducting materials analyses to determine the origin and root cause of component failures.

At Envista, Andrew has become experienced in providing analysis of mechanical failures involving property loss, personal injury, and product liability.