ALARM North: Topical risks

Simon Allen

Associate, Kennedys

Simon is a non-recovery costs specialist and Chartered Legal Executive, with extensive experience handling a variety of cost related cases. Simon also provides advocacy services at cost and case management services and regularly provides ad-hoc training to both internal solicitors and external clients.  

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Adam Bayliss

Managing Director, Maven Public Sector

Adam has over 22 years of insurance experience, primarily supporting the delivery of a wide range of public sector insurance programmes. Since joining Maven Public Sector in 2018, Adam became Managing Director in January 2025. With his sector experience spanning key areas such as technical underwriting, risk control, and claims management, Adam is well-positioned to oversee the delivery of services to the public sector. Through understanding the unique needs of public sector organisations, Maven has the capability to offer bespoke, flexible, and tailor-made solutions.

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Matthew Dawson

Development Manager, Maven Public Sector

Matt has been working in the Insurance Industry since 2006 and most of that time in an Underwriting capacity. Gaining experience from working in General Mid-Market Commercial Insurance for 6 years and was also involved in a Business Development Analytics role for a short period. Matt then moved into the Public Sector Insurance Underwriting in 2016 and has built upon his Underwriting and Market knowledge within this area. Matt has a responsibility for the development of Maven Public Sector services whilst maintaining an Underwriting focus in day-to-day Tender and Policy activity. Matt fulfils a leadership role within the Maven Public Sector team to provide support on all the main cover types. In addition, he retains responsibility for our existing client book and regularly meets with Clients and Brokers to oversee and maintain service quality.

 

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Matthew Hardwick

Senior Risk Consultant, Zurich Municipal

Matt has over ten years' experience of risk management, with extensive experience in supporting senior managers, corporate leaders and operational managers in understanding what good looks like, and how to embed these practices across their organsiations. Matt has worked across the public sector, extensively with local authorities, as well as taking an active lead with third sector organisations. 

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Kevin Williams

Head of Subsidence, Sedgwick

No bio provided

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