BLM bolsters catastrophic injury team with partner and consultant hires

Anthony French has joined from Greenwoods Solicitors. He has a particular focus on advising on high value catastrophic injury matters including spinal cord, brain injury and amputation.

Ian Sinho, who has been made a consultant, meanwhile has more than 35 years’ experience in insurance claims handling, investigation and management.

He will provide technical support to the catastrophic injury group and related areas such as casualty and motor.  Before joining AXA, Ian held senior technical manager positions within RBS Insurance, Churchill Insurance Group and CU (CGU), as well as a period as claims manager within a Lloyd’s Syndicate.

Andrew Hibbert, head of BLM’s catastrophic injury group, said: “Catastrophic injury claims require a high degree of specialist knowledge, expertise and experience. It is essential that BLM offers customers the necessary expertise and insight that both Antony and Ian can bring to the firm.”

BLM’s catastrophic injury group manages cases with a total reserve approaching £2bn.