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‘The Accreditation Body of Choice’
The formation of the British Damage Management Association (BDMA) marked a milestone in relations between the insurance industry and those who provide recovery and restoration services.
Modern damage management involves highly technical disciplines and the industry is traditionally intensely competitive. The creation of the BDMA indicated the significance damage management practitioners attach to the establishment and maintenance of uniform standards of care and codes of practice, underpinned by technical and corporate training.
At its launch, on 1st December 1999, the Association received confirmation of support from Treasury Minister, Melanie Johnson, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) and the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (CILA), and its aim of establishing and promoting best practice in damage management and related disciplines was welcomed by major insurers and loss adjusters.
To represent the interests of practitioners working in the damage management industry, to facilitate education, training, technical support, advice on standards and representation of members’ interests in the public, industry and commercial domains.
Adrian has worked in the insurance industry for over 40 years, initially spending 7 years as a broker in the London Market, followed by 10 years as a General Loss Adjuster.
He has spent the last 25 years working in the damage management sector as a director at Chem-Dry, and now running his own independent restoration business.
Adrian is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute (ACII), a past president of the Insurance Institute of Hull, a Representative Member on the CII North East Regional Forum (NERF), and a Chartered Insurance Practitioner (CIP). He also holds an Advanced Diploma accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (Adv Dip CILA), and is a BDMA Accredited Insurance Technician (BDMA Tech (Ins)).
Chris was appointed to the board in February 2019 to represent specialist restorers.
James started working in the Damage Management industry in 2006, initially establishing a cleaning company. Subsequently, he joined Davies Group as a Regional Manager and achieved the BDMA Insurance Technician qualification. After leaving the Davies Group, James assumed the role of Director for a National Damage Management Response network.
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Sophie joined the BDMA in December 2013 and oversaw the move to Market Harborough in April 2014. She now manages the Head Office team and is proud to be involved in developing the Association’s services for its members and the wider industry.
The BDMA is committed to behaving in a responsible, principled and ethical manner and supporting the social and environmental objectives of corporate partners and stakeholders Read more
Our members are committed to undertake all work with due regard to the appropriate Health & Safety legislation. Our members are committed to providing the best possible service to clients and customers. Read more
THE RULES of the BRITISH DAMAGE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (Adopted by the Board of Directors on 16 December 1999 pursuant to Article 21 of the Articles of Association) Read more
