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14 August 2017
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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DAC Beachcroft—Victoria Kennedy

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Complex employer’s & public liability claims partner moves to DAC Beachcroft 

Victoria Kennedy, previously a partner at BLM, has joined international insurance firm DAC Beachcroft as a partner in its Claims Solutions Group.

Victoria is a specialist in defending complex, high value employer's and public liability claims. She acts for both insurers and large corporate clients, particularly in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors. She has experience of advising on health and safety (H&S) issues, including regulatory investigations, inquests and prosecutions brought by the Health and Safety Executive and local authorities, following very serious or fatal accidents in the workplace.

Craig Dickson, CEO of DAC Beachcroft Claims Solutions Group, said: ‘We are delighted to welcome Victoria to DAC Beachcroft and are very much looking forward to working with her. Her depth of knowledge in defending large loss Casualty claims, coupled with her H&S expertise, makes her a very exciting addition to our national Claims Solutions Group.’

Victoria said: ‘I am really excited to be joining such a talented and respected national team. DAC Beachcroft has an outstanding reputation for its Casualty and Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) work and I am looking forward to helping the team build on its already exceptional credentials.’

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