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OverviewOBOR locations aligned with Cunningham Lindsey
China’s 21st century economic plan for global trade is
essentially a mega infrastructure project with a focus on
transportation and energy.
This initiative, known as “One Belt, One Road” (OBOR),
is focused on joining the economies of Europe and
Asia, along with Africa and Oceania. This unique and
extraordinary project seeks to link China to Europe via
development of overland economic corridors coupled
with efficient and secure maritime transport routes.
The overland “Belt” has a heavy emphasis on infrastructure
development including railway and road connections.
Other significant infrastructure such as power generation,
mining & energy, and telecommunications networks
are also the subject of major development.
For the maritime “Road” the development of ports and
transport hubs across Indo-Pacific is key. This includes
acquisition, construction and operation of port facilities
in countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar,
Pakistan, Kenya and Oman, amongst others.
To give an idea of the scale and scope of the initiative,
it is estimated by China that OBOR will involve 65 plus
countries covering a combined population exceeding
4.4 billion people.
To support this, China’s banks are providing massive
funding for Chinese enterprises to develop and operate
along the economic corridors being developed. China
alone has pledged US$125 billion in financing to develop
these corridors on both land and sea, across seven key
regional operating spheres:
As we enter 2018, infrastructure development in all these
regions is moving rapidly and on a significant scale.
Although projects are currently dominated by transport,
energy and telecommunications, there is growing focus
on other sectors such as health and education.
Cunningham Lindsey is dedicated to providing the
highest possible quality of service to meet the insurance
claims of the OBOR initiative.
Whether this is the construction of a power plant in
Laos or marine surveys in Europe, we are committed
to always bring the right expertise to the right place
at the right time, with a focus on not just meeting, but
exceeding all our client’s expectations.
Africa
Russia
Central Asia
South Asia
Eastern Europe
South East Asia
Middle East
Together, the OBOR initiative will connect more than
65 countries which will account for over 60% of the
world’s population and 30% of global GDP. Cunningham
Lindsey has offices in over 60 countries with over 6000
employees and has a global network in all geographic
areas positioned to handle and manage the insurance
claim requirements of the OBOR project.
Our expansive global network not only provides us with
global capability, it also provides us with local and regional
knowledge, language and cultural understandings,
country specific management and an ability to form
bespoke teams. This unique and coordinated global and
local approach is crucial when handling any major loss.
Six international economic corridors and one maritime silk road
Ringo HoChina
Ben PriceLondon
Stephen HopeAsia-Pacific
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MCL GlobalMajor & Complex Loss
The insurance market is facing some fundamental changes
in the claims it faces and the way it manages them.
We are pro-actively providing global claims handling
solutions that deliver the right person on the right
loss in the right place - Cunningham Lindsey’s Major
& Complex Loss teams do just this.
Adjusting a major or complex loss demands technical
excellence, but this alone isn’t enough. Expertise is
only effective if it’s delivered promptly, to the exact
point of need.
34500 MCL Global claims handled
500+ global programme nominations
170 global marine adjusters
46 global cyber & technology adjusters
30 global product liability & recall adjusters
34500 Major losses handled in 2016
500+ global programme nominations
170 global marine djusters
35 global retail & distribution adjusters
60+ FAS Global accountants
600+ Cunningham Lindsey support
offices
8 global specialist practice groups
60+ FAS Global accountants
35 global retail & distribution adjusters
8 global mining adjusters
650+ MCL Global team members
60+ territories in Group network
80 global construction adjusters
40 global environmental adjusters
20 global power adjusters
The majority of the Belt and Road projects planned so far have been related to infrastructure development; around
40% for construction of rail and high-speed railway, 15% for power and resources projects and 20% for road, airport,
ports, waterway, bridges and tunnels.
Expertise Experience
OBOR projects by sector
Cunningham Lindsey has 8 key Global
Specialist Practice Groups (SPG’s), some of them
specialising in the industries associated with the
project mix mentioned above
Our SPG’s globally are nominated on numerous
high profile accounts and have handled
numerous high profile losses within each of the
following sectors;
34%
30%
13%
12%
11%
OBOR projects by sector
Power and resources
Transportation
Other infrastructure
Water and sanitisation
Telecommunications
Power & resources
Transportation
Other infrastructure
Water & sanitation
Telecommunications
Note: Other infrastructure includes public buildings and logistics and warehouses.
Source: ADB Institute, Swiss Re Economic Research and Consulting.
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Construction & EngineeringOur Construction & Engineering Specialist Practice Group includes over 90 construction and engineering adjusters
globally. This team has specific capability in handling claims from CAR/EAR/DSU.
Power
Headed up by Nick Hide who is based in Dubai, we have over 20 power adjusters globally. Our specialist power
practitioners have significant experience in dealing with all types of risks and losses around the world, involving
every kind of power generation;
Bridges
Railways
Ports
Dams
Roads
Power Stations
Pipelines
Buildings
Tunnels
Process Plant
MarineHeaded up by Ton Schox who is based in the Netherlands, we have over
170 marine surveyors globally, we have a team of specialists who collaborate
on the most efficient way to handle cases. We are committed to providing
the best possible cost effective advice and service. We recognise the need
for a seamless and coordinated approach provide the following marine
based services globally:
Cargo Surveys
Goods in Transit surveys
Specialist investigations
Loss prevention surveys
On/off hire surveys
Claims handling and recovery
Expert Witness
Salvage sales
Pre-loading and discharge supervision
Hull, machinery and land based equipment
FAS Global
Our Forensic Advisory Services (GAS Global), are a specialist team of forensic accountants within the Cunningham
Lindsey group. The key expertise is the quantification of economic loss under insurance policies. The team at
FAS Global have experience in quantifying economic loss under a variety of insurance policies, including business
interruption, complex stock claims, DSU, crime and cyber claims.
FAS Global have international offices in Australia, Canada, Dubai, Latin America, Singapore, UK and US, enabling us
to handle claims globally as well as locally, efficiently.
Thermal
Geothermal
Combined Cycle
Wind
Nuclear
Solar
Experience Experience
Various rail-shuttles from China to various ports in the world are now operational; for example a connection from
Chengdu to Rotterdam, the Netherlands is only 15 days compared to the sea transportation of 35 days.
This means that production centers in China are directly linked to major logistical hubs with connections to the
major European cities and vice versa. Agricultural products from Europe can be delivered to China with a relatively
short transit time.
Our SPG members can act almost instantly and are aware of the various legal regimes of the countries crossed and the various conventions applicable in the carriage by rail.
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Ringo HoChina
Robert WilliamsConstruction/Property Singapore/Asia
Ben PriceHead of Operations - MCLGlobalLondon
Nick HideGlobal Head of PowerSpecialist Practice GroupDubai
Stephen HopeAsia-Pacific
Ton SchoxGlobal Head of MarineSpecialist Practice GroupNetherlands
The ‘One Belt and One Road’ initiative is of an enormous scale with various projects as part of this. To handle such
diverse and complex projects, the initiative requires the experience of some of the best within the industry; this is
where our SPG leaders and MCL Global team come in.
Ringo Ho joined Cunningham China as Technical Director in
March 2015 and brought with him over 30 years of experience
in underwriting and claim management as lead insurer/reinsurer
for infrastructure, power and energy risks across Asia. Ringo had
handled some major losses over 10s of million USD like a flood
loss of steel mill project in Taiwan, metro construction losses in
Taiwan and Singapore, an EAR & DSU loss in a combined cycle
power project in Taiwan.
Robert Williams was the CEO of Cunningham Lindsey Singapore
and is now MCL Technical Director - Asia and has over 25 years
experience in loss adjusting. His claims experience takes him to
most countries in Asia to deal with a wide range of matters.
In addition to individual loss instructions he has managed
numerous losses arising from regional catastrophes including
the 1999 earthquake in Taiwan, 2002 typhoon in Guam and the
2004 tsunami in Japan.
Ben Price is based in London and is the Head of Operations for
MCL Global which comprises of 600+ adjusters worldwide. He
has over 30 years experience within the insurance industry and
specialises in the formulation and assembly of loss adjusting
solutions for insurance programmes across the world., particularly
in the construction and infrastructure sector. Ben maintains a
constant interaction with the Groups worldwide resources and
applies most skills to each loss and individual programme.
Nick Hide is based in Dubai and heads up our Power Specialist
Practise Group as well as Regional Engineering Director. He has
over 20 years experience in the power generation, downstream
petrochemical and heavy engineering sector across Asia, Africa
and the Middle East. Nick is also a Chartered Engineer and
has specialist knowledge of dealing with large scale coal, gas
and nuclear power generation losses on both CAR/EAR and
operational policies.
Stephen Hope is an Executive Director for Asia Pacific and spends
his time between Asia and Australia and also heads up our
Mining and Resources Specialist Practice Group. Stephen has over
30 years experience and is recognised internationally as a leading
industry expert, having spoken at technical forums and offering
thought leadership. Additionally, he has numerous had numerous
technical articles published on loss management and business
interruption. He has worked on significant major and complex
losses throughout the world.
Ton Schox is based in the Netherlands and is the Specialist
Practice Group leader for Marine as well as Head of Marine,
Continental Europe. As a surveyor he specialises in Cargo claims
(Perishables Foodstuff, Dry/Liquid Bulk and general cargo),
Marine Liability (Carriers, Ports & Terminals) and Specialist
Investigations (Fraud & Theft, Risk Management, Risk Inspections
& Warehouse Inspections. With over 170 marine surveyors under
his supervision, Ton has experience in coordinating and project
managing large losses globally.
Key Contacts Key Contacts
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Cunningham Lindsey is a truly global organisation operating in excess of 60 countries, offering a fast, efficient
and consistent service from our operating platform of over 600 offices and more than 6,000 employees.
We undertake assignments throughout the world from offices established in:
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Mike SkingsleyGlobal Head of Construction & Engineering Specialist Practice Group London
Francis BarberConstruction/Engineering London/Europe
Sam ShaoMarineChina
Mike originally trained and qualified as a Chartered Civil Engineer,
working on construction sites and for consultant engineers
throughout the UK before entering the loss adjusting profession
to specialise in construction and engineering risks. He has worked
in the insurance industry for more than 30 years, primarily in
loss adjusting. Mike continues to specialise in construction and
engineering claims, having handled losses throughout the world
and heads up our Construction & Engineering SPG, a team of
dedicated construction staff located all over the world.
Francis has over 30 years experience in Loss Adjusting;
specialising in Engineering, Construction and DSU losses in both
Energy and Infrastructure projects around the world. Francis
is well recognised within the insurance industry and is co-
author of the CII Textbook on DSU - “Insurance of Revenue for
Projects Under Construction” as well as the supplement to the
CII “Construction Insurance” textbook, and is a contributor to the
9th edition of ‘Riley on Business Interruption’.
Sam Shao, Marine Director of Cunningham China, has been a
marine loss adjuster and cargo surveyor for 17 years. His rich
experience would include handling claims for 28,000+ imported
cars for over US$1 bio. from Tianjin Explosion in 2015; project
cargo claims of US$30 mio. for some major equipment for
Three Gorge Hydropower Project. Sam also manages cargo
programmes for global manufacturing clients and his team have
received nominations as loss adjusters by many renowmed
Chinese clients, on project cargo and DSU for their oversees
projects. nominations
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