Consilium strengthens claims team with three senior hires and 79 years of expertise

Decades of expertise in reinsurance, cyber, and cross-border disputes now power Consilium's claims team. How will this reshape high-value risk handling for clients?

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2026 March 29 . 6:03 PM

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Consilium strengthens claims team with three senior hires and 79 years of expertise

Consilium has expanded its claims team with three new senior hires. The additions bring decades of combined experience in handling complex UK and international claims. The team now boasts over 200 years of collective expertise across various specialisms. Louise Biddell joins as a Senior Associate, bringing 22 years of experience in international Casualty, Property, and Subrogation claims. A law graduate, she strengthens the team's ability to manage cross-border disputes and complex liability cases.

Kristin DeSouza also arrives as a Senior Associate, specialising in Reinsurance with 24 years of industry experience. Her background covers Casualty, Medical Malpractice, General Liability, Property, and Professional Indemnity claims, adding depth to the firm's high-value risk handling.

Nicole Crowhurst takes on the role of Associate Partner, contributing 33 years of expertise in international Property, Marine, Professional Indemnity, and Cyber claims. Her appointment bolsters the team's capacity in emerging risks like cyber incidents.

Nick Woodward, Chief Claims Officer at Consilium, highlighted the strategic importance of these hires. The firm's proprietary claims system, QUANTUM, further supports efficiency by reducing administrative burdens in processing. The expanded team now covers a wider range of risks, from traditional liability to specialised cyber and reinsurance claims. Consilium's investment in experience and technology aims to streamline handling for clients with complex or high-value disputes.