German qualified lawyer with over 25 years of international and London Market experience in Insurance and Reinsurance Claims and Dispute Resolution. Responsible for the Management of all worldwide Insurance and Reinsurance claims for all lines of business with heavy emphasis on arbitration and complex claims. In this capacity he also mediated, negotiated and settled complex market claims on behalf of the company. In addition he is a Panel Member of ARIAS UK, a Certfied ARIAS US arbitrator and a Board Member for ARIAS Germany, having been appointed on numerous arbitrations in Europe and the US both as party appointed arbitrator and chairman / umpire. Very experienced in run-off management. Project sponsor of a huge and complex Part VII, where international business was successfully transferred to another carrier. Also very experienced in Reinsurance Run-Off Solutions, Schemes of Arrangements, Company Sales, LPT / ADC and Commutations. Expert in collapsing of Pools in particular with US APH involvement. Expert knowledge in Reinsurance, Claims and Litigation on all major lines of business. Specialties: Frequently appointed as Arbitrator or Chairman in Reinsurance Disputes