Ali Saidi joined GRS in 2022 as a Senior Engineering Loss Adjuster and Branch Manager in Qatar, with almost a decade of experience managing technical and complex insurance claims. Before GRS, Ali worked as a loss adjuster for a leading firm based in KSA,  Qatar and London. Before that, he worked as a Chemical Process Engineer for several years, holds a Master’s in Chemical Engineering (MEng) from UCL, and is a fluent Arabic speaker.

His experience includes the Design, Construction, Operations and Commissioning of various facilities worldwide.

Ali has extensive experience within the GCC Insurance market (KSA and Qatar), handling and providing technical input on various claims, including energy, construction, business interruption, and machinery breakdown. Major assignments include

• Various energy losses in the Middle East region of 5-30 Million SAR
• Dakar Rally nominated adjuster (2020 & 2021)
• Various general property and liability claims with flood, fire and other perils

Ali also worked briefly as an Energy and Risk Engineering Manager for a leading GCC Insurer. He interacted with reinsurers and brokers for new tenders and existing Insureds, reviewing and commenting on various energy slips for renewals and new business.

Ali has experience in various engineering calculations (including pressure relief valves, compressor settle out, depressurization, equipment sizing and line sizing) and design of PFDs, P&IDs, Process Datasheets, and Heat & Material balances and inspected facilities to ensure mechanical process integrity of various systems. This experience has led Ali to conduct various Risk Surveys for significant Oil and Gas/Energy/ Engineering/ Construction operators in the Middle East.

A proactive and motivated professional with previous experience within an office managerial environment. I have excellent networking skills with an ability to develop and maintain client and supplier relationships. I have meticulous attention to detail and ensure that every task undertaken is completed to the highest standard and approached in a professional manner and friendly attitude. Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and negotiating discussions with suppliers and clients. Excellent verbal communicator with proficiency in English, French, and Arabic languages.

Providing support to the wider team with invoicing and other operational duties.

•Managing and support teams of up to 40 people with a variety of tasks –diary management, travel bookings and expenses

•Billing and Work In Progress –administrational supporting.

GRS International in Dubai, Chartered Loss Adjuster, Mark Smith is GRS’ Director, Head of Property and Specialist Liabilities with a focus on GRS’ Middle East operations United Arab Emirates. Before joining GRS, he owned and operated a leading regional firm and built a reputation as one of the most experienced and expert Chartered Loss Adjusters in the Middle East.

Steve Smith

BA (Hons), AdvDip CILA, FIFAA, ACIArb, Cert CII

+974 (0) 55 327 511

Associate Director

Construction, Property & Specialist Liabilities

Steve is a Loss Adjuster with 16 years’ experience, including 13 years as a loss adjuster and 10 years in the Middle East. Having been based in Dubai for the first five years of his Middle East career, Steve moved to Qatar in 2018 initially as a Senior Loss Adjuster and then latterly the Country Manager for an international adjusting practice.

He handles a portfolio of major and complex claims across various product lines to include property, business interruption, liability and specialty lines across the Middle East with a primary focus on the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia markets.

Steve is currently qualified to AdvDip level with the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (CILA) and shall shortly achieve chartered status.

Sam Toumbev is an experienced Forensic Accountant, joining GRS from an international loss adjusting firm. Before that, he was a Senior Associate at C Lewis forensic accountants. Samis a Chartered Accountant and brings with him a wealth of experience in assessing complex time element claims, in construction and operational phases, on behalf of global insurers. He will work as an integral part of GRS’ multidisciplinary Complex Claims Solutions loss adjusting team.