A safari accident in Tanzania: meeting a family’s wider needs
Following a serious safari accident in Tanzania, our Assistance team coordinated a specialist medical evacuation to Nairobi and provided ongoing support for the patient and his family.
MTS Builder's Risk Assessment Survey in China
Marine Technical Services’ senior marine surveyor, Gregor Guo, recently completed a JH143 Builder’s Risk Assessment Survey at COSCO Shipping Offshore in Qidong, P.R.China.
Drawing on multiple resources: a successful repatriation from South Africa
A man on holiday in South Africa had been admitted to hospital with heart failure and pneumonia. After heart valve replacement surgery, his health unfortunately continued to deteriorate, although he was being given excellent care by the hospital.
Overcoming complexities to repatriate a mental health patient to Nigeria
A Nigerian national working off the coast of Saudi Arabia had suffered a psychotic episode and had been transferred to a Saudi hospital for treatment. Charles Taylor Assistance was asked to oversee his care, manage medical bills and repatriate him to Nigeria once he was fit to fly.
Supporting a world class Arctic decommissioning project
When ConocoPhillips wanted to remove four massive, 5,500 ton concrete structures that had been part of an exploratory drilling platform in harsh arctic conditions, it turned to Charles Taylor Adjusting for the Group’s marine surveying and consultancy capabilities.
Simplifying delegated underwriting authority reporting
Insurers around the world extend their distribution and ability to underwrite specialist risks, by delegating their authority to enter into contracts of insurance to expert third parties. These third parties, known as coverholders, provide businesses and individuals with a wide choice of different insurance covers.
Spearheading the response to Hurricane Odile
When Hurricane Odile ripped through one of Mexico’s top tourist destinations, Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, at wind speeds in excess of 200 km/h, it caused massive damage to the resort’s property and infrastructure. Severe wind damage and extensive power cuts caused over US$1bn in damage.
A life-saving repatriation
A man had been admitted to a government medical facility in Nigeria after seeking advice from a local emergency helpline and testing positive for COVID-19.
Containing the cost of corporate travel insurance claims from Costa Rica
Two female volunteers, working in Central America, were injured while jumping from the Montezuma Waterfalls on Costa Rica’s remote Nicoya Peninsula. After initial support from a local search and rescue crew, the pair’s ongoing care was managed by us.
A medical transfer at the height of the pandemic
An insured man suffering from COVID-related symptoms had admitted himself to a local hospital in Brazil.
Effectively adjusting a complex drilling rig claim
The Deepsea Aberdeen is an ultra-deep water, harsh environment semi-submersible drilling rig. The rig’s construction was very advanced at a leading South Korean shipyard when seawater was accidentally allowed to enter the pontoons.
Chronic illness repatriation from Spain
An elderly British woman, suffering from a rare form of tissue cancer, had been admitted to a nursing home in Spain, where she was living.
A coordinated medical response
When an elderly man was diagnosed with cancer in Spain, his treating doctors advised that he needed to start chemotherapy within 48 hours to survive - and Charles Taylor Assistance was called in to help.
Overcoming the challenges of an emergency repatriation
A British man on holiday with family and friends in Lanzarote had been admitted to a local hospital after suffering a stroke.
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