Liberty Specialty Markets appoints Nikunj Mahida as Head of Third Party Claims UK & MENA

Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has announced the appointment of Nikunj Mahida as Head of Third Party Claims, UK & MENA with immediate effect. Mahida reports directly to Scott Kellers, Head of Claims, UK & MENA.

Mahida leads the London claim team for LSM’s Financial and Professional (FINPRO), Cyber and Casualty lines. His promotion into this role is not only reflective of his technical acumen but also based upon his deep-seated understanding of clients’ needs.

Mahida joined LSM in November 2015 as a Senior Claims Specialist, FINPRO, and subsequently moved into the role of Claims Manager, FINPRO in September 2018. Mahida was promoted to Head of FINPRO Claims and LSM Cyber Claims Lead in October 2023.

Scott Kellers: “We are delighted to announce that Nik is stepping into the role of Head of Third Party Claims for UK & MENA. His in-depth understanding of the claims process combined with his outstanding leadership mentality will be a valuable asset to the team. 

“At Liberty, we’ve been investing in Claims talent over many years. To have someone of Nik’s calibre moving into this role demonstrates our bench strength and the importance we attach to our Claims service.”

Prior to joining LSM, Mahida was a Senior Claims Specialist at Chubb. He has a background in law, having qualified as a solicitor in 2010.