UP CLOSE: John Davison

John Davison

LONDON-BASED HEAD OF CLAIMS

Equinox Global Ltd.

PREVIOUS POSITION: London-based claims manager for Euler Hermes UK.

LOOKING FORWARD TO: Developing efficient in-house systems and building a claims function that strengthens and supports our customer relationships.

GOALS FOR NEW POSITION: Deliver a fast and efficient claims turnaround that increases our ability to write more whole turnover business, meaning cases with a higher volume of small credit limits. And help Equinox continue to grow.

CHALLENGES FACING INDUSTRY: There is a low penetration of credit insurance in the market because companies are skeptical about the product.

INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: Soft market despite recent influx of claims.

FIRST INDUSTRY JOB: I was a regional U.K. loss adjuster in trade credit (for Lloyd's of London).

WHAT SURPRISED ME: The flexibility of the Lloyd's platform, especially the benefit customers obtain from the willingness of Lloyd's to share risks.

OUTSIDE THE INDUSTRY, A DREAM JOB: Air traffic controller.

HOBBIES: Golf and (reading and watching) science fiction.

THING MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ABOUT ME: I was born in Texas.

WHEN I RETIRE: I want to use my astronomical telescope more.

FAVORITE MEAL: Anything Italian in a creamy sauce.

FAVORITE BOOK: “The Day of the Triffids” by John Wyndham.

ON A SATURDAY AFTERNOON: A round of golf or working in the garden.

CAN'T-MISS TELEVISION SHOW: “Stargate SG-1.” (I'm) keeping up the sci-fi theme.