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HEDGES, Andrew

SA
Website: www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-hedges-698359b/ Member Since March 2019 Location: Hertfordshire, UK

Committed to fairness and clarity in resolving complex insurance disputes with integrity and expertise.

Website: www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-hedges-698359b/ Member Since March 2019 Location: Hertfordshire, UK
Experience
  • 36 years of Marine R/I Experience, from direct Hull and Cargo through claims and outwards, then became solely in charge of writing the class in 1993. As JXL Chairman , oversaw biggest changes in the standard wording for over 25 years. Part of working group that ratified Lloyd’s marine RDS’s, in conjunction with Cambridge University.
Education

Buckhurst Hill County High, Loughton College

Positions Held
  • Atrium, Head of Reinsurance Division, Head of Marine R/I (2014 – 2023)
  • Head of Marine Treaty, Canopius Synd 4444 (2002-2014)
  • Marine XL Underwriter, LSM (Liberty) Synd 282 (1996-2001)
  • Marine XL Underwriter, SL Thomas Synd 1023 (1993-1996)
  • Assistant Underwriter in: Hull, Cargo & XL Departments. Head of Claims & Outwards R/I (1983-1993)
Present Positions

Specialty Underwriter, Mereo Insurance Ltd (2025-Present)

Professional Associations
  • Member of Joint XL Committee (2013-2018)
  • Chairman of JXL (2015-2018)
  • Member of LMA Committee (2015-2018)
  • Panel Member of ARIAS (UK) (2019-Present)
Languages & Nationality

British

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