Vantage appoints James Gunson as Chief Claims Officer of insurance
- July 30, 2025
- Posted by: Saumya Jain
- Category: Insurance
Specialty insurer and reinsurer, Vantage Group Holdings Ltd., has appointed James (Jim) Gunson as Chief Claims Officer of insurance operations.
In his new role, Gunson will report to Alex Blanco, Chief Executive Officer of Insurance. He will lead Vantage’s claims organisation with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and exceptional service.
His additional responsibilities include leading claims strategies that align with Vantage’s commitment to its policyholders, ensuring claims are handled efficiently and fairly.
Gunson will also drive initiatives that leverage the firm’s core data, technology, and analytics capabilities, and prioritise cross-functional coordination to support the company’s brokers and clients.
Throughout his career, Gunson has worked with several insurers, leading claims strategies to enhance accountability, efficiency, and customer service to manage complex claims portfolios and drive operational excellence.
Blanco commented on the appointment, “Jim’s strategic mindset and team-oriented approach make him an invaluable addition to our team.
“His depth of technical claims and legal expertise, combined with his understanding of insurance operations, finance, and analytics, will be instrumental in advancing our claims strategy. We are confident in his ability to deliver exceptional value to our clients and build further momentum across our specialty insurance businesses.”
Gunson added, “I am thrilled to join Vantage and contribute to its mission of delivering innovative claims solutions. I look forward to working with the talented team to ensure our claims organisation remains a trusted partner to our clients.”
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