Joe Willis has been involved in the preparation of insurance claims for the previous 14 years prior to which he worked as a loss adjuster. In total he has 20 years experience in claims handling.

His skills are available to you as an essential link between the insured, the loss adjuster and the insurer.

A detailed Curriculum Vitae is below.

Education

• Bachelor of Commerce
• Certified Practising Accountant
• Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance
• Affiliate of the Australian Institute of Chartered Loss Adjusters Ltd

Current Professional Memberships

• Member of the Australian Society of CPAs

Professional Experience

• Quantification of Insurance Claims (Industrial Special Risks, Business Interruption, Material Damage, Fidelity Guarantee, Product Liability)
• Quantification of Economic Loss Claims
• Policy Wording Reviews
• Declared Value Reviews
• Independent Insurance Advice
• Expert Witness Reports and Evidence
• Training for Staff (Brokers and Insurer)

Assignment Highlights

• Pacific Brands "Grosby", - Claim preparation for fire in China
• Pasminco Ltd - preparation of national and international claims since 1992 including Business Interruption claims in Holland
• Amcor Ltd - preparation of Business Interruption as a result of a fire in a carton manufacturing mill in Malaysia
• Numerous claims arising from the Victorian Gas Crisis for clients including Pacific Dunlop Ltd, Bunge Australia Ltd, the Smorgon Group, Carter Holt Harvey Ltd and Austrim Nylex Ltd
• Loy Yang A Power Station - Industrial Special Risks claim
• Harris Scarfe Limited - Declared Value Review and Claim Preparation
• Ausdoc Ltd - Declared Value Review and Claim preparation
• Clarks Shoes Australia Ltd - Industrial Special Risks claim in Adelaide
• Brashs - Claim preparation for Pitt Street Sydney fire
• Telstra - Katherine Flood claim
• Terminals Pty Ltd - Claim Preparation for fire and explosion at Coode Island chemical storage facility including ISR and Environmental impairment

Industry Presentations

Presentation of Seminars to insurance brokers throughout Australia

These seminars are accredited by the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) and Australian Insurance Institute (AII) as part of their continuing education program. Topics include

• The Insurance of Gross Profit
• The Insurance of Payroll and Additional Costs
• The Insurance of Property
• Composite Policies and Property
• Composite Policies and Business Interruption
• The Mechanics of a Claim
• Underinsurance and Declared Values

Published Articles

• "Sales History's place in Business Interruption claims" - Insurance Broker February/March 1991
• "Wrong Profit Figures Lead to Disaster" - Insurance Broker April/May 1994
• "Claim Consultant Friend or Foe" - Insurance Broker December/January 1995