Experienced loss adjuster Terry Hogan has started his own specialist company, after 26 years in the business.

Mr Hogan told insuranceNEWS.com.au he is ready for a new challenge, having spent the past nine years at Technical Assessing.

He has set up the Melbourne-based business with his wife Sara.

Mr Hogan began his career at GAB Robins (now Cunningham Lindsey), working his way up to a senior management role over 16 years, before joining boutique group Technical Assessing.

PFA specialises in assessment of property damage claims involving commercial and construction risks, plus forensic accounting assessment of financial losses involving business interruption, fraud and fidelity guarantee matters.