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Marine claims specialist Paul Johnston has joined ABL \u2013 consultants in marine casualty management – in the strategic role of Client Relationship Director, part of the European maritime team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Johnston transitions to ABL after 11 years at NorthStandard Limited<\/a>, where he occupied the role of Senior Claims Executive. Johnston\u2019s primary focus will be to work closely with P&I <\/a>providers and marine law firms to solidify relationships and augment the deliverable work product for these clients.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201c<\/em>I am delighted to have Paul join our ABL maritime team. Paul’s wealth of knowledge from his P&I club background, enables us to bring significant added value to clients across the insurance and legal industries. ABL is also the only consultancy to have an ex-P&I claims specialist in the unique client experience enhancing role.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nPaul Martin<\/a>, Managing Director Maritime (Europe & W. Africa) <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A Master Mariner, Johnston\u2019s background also includes 18 seafaring years in the merchant navy, working for major shipping companies like P&O Cruises, P&O Ferries, Maersk Norfolkline, and Meridian Marine Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Beyond his operational expertise, Johnston also brings his wealth of knowledge in P&I Insurance. This blend of hands-on and P&I focused experience further solidifies his stature in the marine insurance sector.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201c<\/em>I am really excited to bring my knowledge to the ABL Maritime team. I look forward to contributing to ABL’s expertise in P&I claims support, expert witness evidence and litigation in marine casualties. I believe that my background can ensure we provide the most pragmatic technical solutions to best serve the maritime insurance and legal industry.\u201d<\/em> <\/p>\nPaul Johnston, Client Relationship Director<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

ABL \u2013 part of the global consultancy ABL Group \u2013 provides specialist services in marine casualty management<\/a> for P&I and hull & machinery (H&M) claims<\/a>, salvage support services<\/a>, expert witness and litigation support<\/a>. With a legacy dating back to The Salvage Association, Braemar, and LOC \u2013 ABL has over 150 years of history in providing independent support to the maritime sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Johnston started his new role on October 2nd<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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