Chartered loss adjuster is the world’s youngest

Channel Islands Adjusters’ Aaron Slattery has become the current youngest professional, at 22, awarded the accolade by the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters.

‘The path to chartership has been a challenging but very rewarding journey and I have acquired an immense amount of knowledge along the way,’ he said.

‘In addition, the attainment of chartered status and required time experience has developed my ability to handle technical and complex losses.

‘I am incredibly proud to have become the current youngest chartered loss adjuster. To be recognised at this level so early in my career really makes the hard work and effort worth it.’

Mr Slattery joins Channel Islands Adjusters founders Richard and Julie-anne Headington in holding the qualification, with colleague Josh Smith also due to become chartered before the end of 2019.

Mrs Headington has also been elected to the CILA’s executive board and voted into the post of examination committee chair.

‘I am passionate about the promotion of the CILA exams and the acquisition of knowledge. By being appointed as chair of the examinations committee, I hope to ensure that access to the CILA exams is made available to all individuals and companies, whether claims facing or otherwise,’ she said.

‘Every claim dealt with is personal and every disaster relative to the individual experiencing it. Knowledge means claims are more likely to be progressed to both the policyholder’s and insurers’ satisfaction, which is a win-win for everyone. I consider this will only enhance the reputation of the insurance industry.’