Values at Risk (VAR) Evaluations

Securus will now be providing Value’s At Risk (VAR) evaluations for the insurance sector.

Tailored Survey's

Securus provides on-site VAR evaluations across the whole of the UK and Ireland on request by insurers. Valuations given can be used for reinstatement costings applicable to the time of the survey, for property types including a multitude of agricultural buildings and other commercial properties.

RICS experienced

Led by Bridget Slade, a chartered member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) with 10 years’ experience, we take building measurements with Leica Disto X4 measuring devices and collate these onto our system. We use BCIS information (Securus is a member) as well as Approved Codes of Practices issued by RICS to value each property and compile this into a report for the client.

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Lee Dumford

Managing Director
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Lee Dumford

Managing Director
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Lee's main responsibilities include the day to day running of Securus and surveying globally, across Europe, UK, US, and Australia.
Lee created Securus Risk Advisors in August 2020, having previously been a senior insurance surveyor. Formerly a firefighter, Lee is an experienced fire risk consultant, and studied with the 'Institute of Fire Engineers' to enhance his knowledge of risk management and fire science.
Outside of work, Lee enjoys playing golf, watching rugby, and spending time with family and friends. He is also a keen road cyclist and gym attendee.

“Launching Securus provided me with the opportunity to work alongside a passionate group of individuals, assisting underwriters to reduce their portfolio risk. With no legacy culture, we are able to harness technology and genuinely bring a modern, relationship driven approach to risk management.”
David Loomes

Risk Control Advisor
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David Loomes

Risk Control Advisor
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David Loomes is a Risk Control Advisor, responsible for conducting site surveys at the request of insurers and writing reports based on these surveys.
David joined Securus in 2020, after 40 years in the electrical security industry. He has worked for major security companies including Abel alarms, ADT and Secom PLC as a subcontracting technical fire, intruder, CCTV and door access engineer, and spent 16 years as MD of his own security company. After forming a second company in 2009, he entered the risk management sector in 2018.
Outside of work, David enjoys going to the pub, and has been helping to renovate his eldest son’s first home. He also likes to watch rugby, F1 and football.
Securus has provided me with the opportunity to work alongside a passionate group of individuals, assisting underwriters to reduce their portfolio risk. With no legacy culture, we are able to harness technology and genuinely bring a modern, relationship driven approach to risk management.

“At 50+ with two directorships behind me, I saw going into a completely new line of business and actually working for someone else as a fantastic challenge, and selecting the right company was the issue, the rest I could learn. The leadership and culture at Securus is one of the best I have witnessed, where excellence is rewarded, supported and encouraged at every level.”
Bridget Slade

Rural Consultant
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Bridget Slade

Rural Consultant
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Bridget Slade is a Rural Consultant, responsible for undertaking risk surveys on farms, rural estates and other rural businesses.
Bridget joined Securus in September 2021, having previously qualified as a rural surveyor working on the Elveden Estate. She has since spent several years working for NPS across various local authority portfolios, and was most recently a rural consultant with Crawford & Company.Outside of work, Bridget enjoys family time, farming, gardening, dog walking, country sports, reading, and running Swaffham Army Cadet Detachment.

“I came across Securus earlier this year and was attracted to work for such a dynamic team. I’m impressed with the growth and the people I have met so far have been very driven, which I like.”

Testimonials

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Richard Grainge

Corporate Director - Centor Insurance & Risk Management Ltd

“I was incredibly impressed by the knowledge and expertise of Lee from Securus, his approachable manner and consultative way in which he raised risk improvements with the client was incredibly refreshing. This was a very different approach to previous surveyors I have met who tend to take a hard-line approach."

Dessie Smith

BBI Ireland

“Following a recent insurance survey site visit. It was refreshing to see a surveying company undertake their duties in a professional and transparent manner. Our client was pleased with the approach undertaken by the attending surveyor and the continued support Securus are providing them post survey.”

Richard Grainge

Corporate Director - Centor Insurance & Risk Management Ltd

"I have attended numerous surveys over the years and this was up there with the best, the client even commented that “They were a breath of fresh air”. I cannot recommend them highly enough for any client”

Kevin Wade Cert CII

Associate Director - Wrightsure Services Ltd

“Having sat through many insurer surveys over the years, I can honestly say that Securus Risk Advisors attention to detail is second to none. A waste specialist surveyor that can connect with clients and has valuable insight in the sector. Securus work with the client to satisfy the insurers but always managing the client costs and expectations. I would wholeheartedly recommend them.”

Values at Risk (VAR) Evaluations

Tailored Survey's

RICS experienced

Our team

Speak to our experts

Lee Dumford

David Loomes

Bridget Slade

Testimonials

See what our clients are saying

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