Spotlite Claims hires senior government adjuster to drive continued growth

Spotlite Claims, the specialist loss adjuster to the film, TV and creative industries, has appointed Alex Nicoll to a senior adjusting and business development role.

The appointment comes as the firm continues to broaden its reach in other classes of entertainment insurance, including event cancellation and non-appearance, and in the sporting arena.

Nicoll (pictured) joined Spotlite at the beginning of September from his previous role at the UK Department of Culture, Media and Sport, where for two years he led on contract and project management for the team overseeing the £500 million emergency COVID-19 Film & TV Production Restart Scheme.

Spotlite was appointed as an adjuster for the scheme, putting the firm in contact with Nicoll. Managing director Marion Jones said: “During the COVID period, we worked closely with Alex. We were highly impressed by his efficiency and previous experience of underwriting, broking, film and TV insurance and his hands-on actual production experience. It did not escape my attention that Alex is also a qualified lawyer.”

She added: “The film and TV sectors are very specialised, not just in the types of claims we handle, but in the personalities and people we deal with. Alex is a highly skilled operator who has direct experience of working in the creative sector and we are thrilled to welcome him to the business.”

“We are currently going through a period of accelerated growth as the industry returns to business at unprecedented levels. Alex will add significantly to our capacity, bringing our team of adjusters up to six people and giving us headroom to take on more business.”

Nicoll said: “Spotlite is the leading loss adjuster in this market. Marion painted a compelling picture of the opportunity to become part of a highly skilled, fast growth team.”

“Marion is highly respected in this specialist market and I’m looking forward immensely to the opportunity to work with her and generate further growth and success for the business.”

In April, Spotlite was acquired by Woodgate & Clark, part of the VanAmeyde Group.

Announcing the deal, Woodgate & Clark managing director Phil Scarrett said the specialist nature of Spotlite’s business, and the reputation of the team, was a key factor behind the acquisition.

Image: Spotlite

Mark Dugdale