McLarens, a global insurance services company specializing in claims management, loss adjusting, and related consulting for the insurance and risk management industries, has formed new affiliate partnerships with Quantum Adjusting and BE Group, extending its presence in the Channel Islands and the Caucasus region.
The agreements reflect a continued push to build a partner network in markets where local expertise supports client service delivery at scale.
Quantum Adjusting operates from Guernsey and is led by Josh Smith, who brings more than 20 years of industry experience. His background covers claims handling, regulatory frameworks, and market practices specific to the Channel Islands.
The firm handles a broad range of insurance claims, giving McLarens a local anchor in a territory it has served for years.
The partnership gives clients access to on-the-ground expertise with detailed knowledge of regional requirements and operating conditions.
Josh Smith said the partnership aligns closely with his firm’s approach to claims management. He pointed to McLarens’ global reach and technical capabilities as factors supporting consistent service delivery across the Channel Islands, backed by a larger international platform.
BE Group LLC operates from Tbilisi and was co-founded by Zuka Chkoidze and Giorgi Barbakadze. The agreement supports McLarens’ strategy to expand its affiliate footprint in Eastern Europe and the Caucasus, where demand continues to grow.
The region also connects with the firm’s focus on specialist service lines, including marine and complex risk segments.
Zuka Chkoidze said the partnership gives clients access to global claims expertise and supports long-term cooperation between both firms. He added that the relationship strengthens service capabilities in a market where local insight still shapes outcomes.
Both Quantum Adjusting and BE Group gain access to McLarens’ global network of specialist businesses. This includes services across forensic analysis, environmental assessment, and construction consultancy.
Clients operating in these regions can tap into broader expertise when claims complexity increases or requires cross-border coordination.
Steven Wallace said the partnerships reflect how the company expands its affiliate network by selecting firms with strong technical capability and local understanding. He added that both partners meet the criteria needed to support clients in their respective markets.
Founded in 1932, McLarens operates across 45 countries, focusing on complex and commercial insurance segments.
The firm provides loss adjusting, claims management, risk services, auditing, and pre-risk surveying. Its adjusters average more than 20 years of experience, covering property, casualty, crisis management, natural resources, construction, agriculture, aviation, and forensic accounting.
