Loss Adjustment

Quality is at the heart of everything we do.

Throughout our extensive global network, our reputation for quality is built on the unrivalled expertise and local knowledge of our loss adjusters, who bring an average of 20 years’ experience to the job.

Delivering our exceptional loss adjusting service, we operate through a nationwide network of branches equipped with skilled, accredited loss adjusters spanning New Zealand.

Our nationwide presence allows us to create local relationships with clients, customers and suppliers, while maintaining the capacity to expand and provide support on a national scale.

We have the ability to manage all levels of claims with our experienced staff across all lines of general and marine insurance industry. Using our innovative technology, we are able to maximise our industry knowledge across the company, regardless the location.

In the event of a catastrophe event, the geographical spread of our network of adjusters provides the scale and resource to provide an immediate response combined with local knowledge. Working in conjunction with our unique Twenty4Seven service, giving customers immediate access to our experienced claims professionals when they need it.

Our team are highly experience working across catastrophe event, with many having actively participated in scenarios across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands.

Motor

We provide an end to end motor claims solution, managing all aspects of the claims process, including first notification of loss, damage assessment, providing claims settlement recommendations, and taking recovery action against liable parties.

We offer a third-party administration function, managing the claims process end to end, which includes making payments, providing bordereaux, and other management information reporting. 

Our motor service is tailored to suit clients’ needs, with specific programs and service levels designed to suit all requirements. Where we provide regular service level compliance reporting, along with other reporting specific to client's needs. 

We respond to motor claims anywhere in NZ and provide virtual assessment opportunities through our ConnectMeLIVE technology to speed up the assessment process, where appropriate.

Our motor team have strong technical knowledge, qualifications and experience, with industry leading expertise in handling light motor, heavy motor, agricultural, horticultural and other machinery related claims. This is all underpinned with service standards and delivery that put the customer first at all times.

Marine

Marine losses often come with their own specific and complex challenges, from locating and accessing damaged property to managing the differing interests of insurer, insured and manufacturer. 

With 15,000km of coastline in New Zealand, our experienced marine team is strategically located around the country and offer international, domestic, commercial marine and pleasure craft claims services. Our experience includes:

  • Cargo loss and damage
  • Carriers' liability
  • Catastrophe response
  • Hull and machinery
  • Nautical surveys
  • Recoveries
  • Salvage sales
  • Warranty surveys
  • Yachts and pleasurecraft

Our specialists understand the complexities associated with marine claims, including damage or loss to vessels, machinery and equipment as well as damage or loss to cargo at sea, land or waterways.

Pre-risk surveys are critical for underwriters and relied upon to understand the exposure to different types of risks when setting conditions of cover. We have the ability to provide pre-risk surveys for any classes of insurance, including pre and post marine cargo consignments, commercial property and cyber risks.

Appoint our team: marineclaims@mclarens.co.nz 


Specialist Services

Our Specialist Services team is the definitive solution for large, complex claims. Our team is one of the most qualified technical capabilities team throughout New Zealand and the world. This premium service gives you access to world-class expertise and the ability to strategically manage losses globally.

Each team member must have met strict requirements in terms of qualification, experience and skills, so you can be assured your claim is in safe hands.

Our team approach gives us the resources to draw together your exact requirements and the necessary specialists from around the country. This includes our line-of-business specialists and local branch staff who have access to the best local knowledge, as well as the specialist policy and claim outcomes required for all stakeholders.

Financial Adjusting Services

No matter the size of the business or the complexity of the loss, McLarens possesses the expertise and depth of knowledge to deliver an effective response to all financial risk claims.

In today's landscape, losses often demand a diverse range of experts. Our Financial Adjusting Services consist of dedicated financial loss specialists with backgrounds in insolvency, auditing, management accounting, and litigation support.

Our team seamlessly blends this extensive commercial experience with years of managing a wide variety of insured losses and other financial setbacks throughout the Asia Pacific region.

From the initial notification of a loss, they collaborate seamlessly with our team of property and liability loss adjusters to provide immediate assistance in developing claims mitigation and settlement strategies.

Appoint our team: financialclaim@mclarens.co.nz

Liability Services

We possess in-depth knowledge and expertise across various liability claims and diverse business sectors, encompassing manufacturing, professional bodies, construction, transportation, hospitality, energy, and retail.

Our primary focus is on insurance, complemented by services in litigation support for large self-insured corporations. Our insurance clientele spans the New Zealand market, extends into Australia for New Zealand exposures, and encompasses a broad array of international markets, including Lloyd's of London

Appoint our team: liabilityclaim@mclarens.co.nz