
Vering Australasia is ADENES Australasia’s specialist adjuster team for complex corporate and international losses. It combines regional market knowledge with the global expertise of the vrs Adjusters organisation to serve multinational clients.
Key Services
- Construction and Engineering
- Industrial Special Risks and Corporate Property
- Stock and Business Interruption
- Liability and Special Risks
- Marine
Operational Strengths
- Integrated single-instruction processes for major accounts, ensuring consistent handling of complex, multi-location claims.
- Use of advanced technology (drones, 3D laser scanning) to enhance inspections and data collection.
- Strong focus on tailored, “optimum adjusting” support for each claim, aiming to achieve the best outcome for stakeholders.
Technology & Systems
Access to cutting-edge loss-adjustment tools and software through the Vering global network, combined with ADENES Australasia’s claims management systems. Examples include drone-based surveying and 3D modeling tools for complex site assessments.
Team & Leadership
- Seasoned team of specialist adjusters with deep technical expertise in managing high-value, complex claims.
- Collaborative approach, representing all insurance stakeholders (brokers, insurers, risk managers) to ensure clear communication and confidence throughout the process.
Market Positioning
Positioned as ADENES Australasia’s high-end specialist for corporate and multinational losses, leveraging both Vering’s international standards and ADENES’s regional support.
Our Expertise
Construction & Engineering
Multiple products including CAR, E&O, Engineering, Plant & Equipment and Liability exposures across Infrastructure, Renewables, Power, Natural Resources, Waste Management, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Commercial and Residential industries.
Corporate Property & ISR
Vering Australasia provides expert support in Corporate Property and Industrial Special Risks (ISR) claims, offering detailed site assessments and loss evaluations for commercial and industrial properties. Our team assists insurers and clients in managing high-value, complex claims with precision, ensuring accurate reporting and efficient resolution. We specialise in major loss scenarios, including fire, flood, and structural damage, with a strong focus on minimising business interruption and delivering pragmatic recovery strategies.
Liability
Multiple products including Public Liability, Product Liability, Product Recall, Professional Indemnity and Environmental exposures in sectors including Infrastructure, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Commercial and Residential industries.
Marine
Multiple products including Cargo, Logistics Liability and Pleasurecraft. Deep technical knowledge gained from our surveyors’ vast experience at sea and in the industry ensures pragmatic claims resolutions and extensive salvage opportunities.
Vering services all areas of Australia.
There is a Vering office within 300 kms of over 95% of the population.
More remote regions outside this range are still serviced by Vering,
but may require a special one-off trip.
We will always discuss remote travel with you before proceeding.

Our Teams & Contacts
Construction & Engineering Team
- Kenny McCormack – Melbourne (AUS), Construction
Email: claims.vic@ana.net.au | Tel: +61 3 5297 2000 - Gagan Modgil – Melbourne (AUS), Engineering / Machinery Breakdown
Email: claims.vic@ana.net.au | Tel: +61 3 5297 2000 - PK Wong – Melbourne (AUS), Engineering
Email: claims.vic@ana.net.au | Tel: +61 3 5297 2000 - Melanie Richardson – Brisbane (AUS), Construction
Email: claims.qld@ana.net.au | Tel: +61 8 6267 1038 - Charles Morgan – Sydney (AUS), Construction
Email: claims.nsw@ana.net.au | Tel: +61 2 8459 7056
Corporate Property & ISR Team
- David Punter – Brisbane (AUS), Major Loss Property / Specialty
Email: claims.qld@ana.net.au | Tel: +61 8 6267 1038 - Nick Brackenbury – Gold Coast (AUS), Major Loss Property
Email: claims.qld@ana.net.au | Tel: +61 8 6267 1038 - Kenny McCormack – Melbourne (AUS), Major Loss Property
Email: claims.vic@ana.net.au / claims.tas@ana.net.au | Tel: +61 8 6267 1038 - Mark Barbarich – Sydney (AUS), Major Loss Property / Specialty
Email: claims.nsw@ana.net.au | Tel: +61 2 8459 7056 - Gordon Paulsen – Sydney (AUS), Business Interruption
Email: claims.nsw@ana.net.au | Tel: +61 2 8459 7056 - Mike Pagels – Perth (AUS), Major Loss Property
Email: claims.wa@ana.net.au / claims.sa@ana.net.au / claims.nt@ana.net.au | Tel: +61 8 6267 1038
Marine & Cargo Team
- Arvinder Singh – Sydney (AUS), Head of Marine & Executive Marine Surveyor
- Shahbaz Riar – Sydney (AUS), Senior Marine Surveyor
- Ian Price – Gold Coast (AUS), Marine Surveyor
- PK Wong – Melbourne (AUS), Marine Surveyor
- Mike Carroll – Perth (AUS), Marine Surveyor
- Steven Williams – Adelaide (AUS), Marine Surveyor
- Justin Muskett – Hobart (AUS), Marine Surveyor
- Alexandra Wilkinson – Melbourne (AUS), Marine Surveyor
Contact: claims.marine@ana.net.au | Tel: +61 2 8459 7056
Liability Team
- Melanie Richardson – Brisbane (AUS), Senior Liability Adjuster
- Mike Whetton – Brisbane (AUS), Executive Liability Adjuster
- Charles Morgan – Sydney (AUS), Executive Liability Adjuster
- PK Wong – Melbourne (AUS), Executive Liability Adjuster
Contact: claims.liability@ana.net.au | Tel: +07 4602 9028
Executive Contact
- Chay Wilkinson – CEO, Adenes Australasia
Email: chay.wilkinson@ana.net.au | Tel: +61 (0) 488 551 809

