The Australasian Institute of Chartered Loss Adjusters (AICLA) has embarked on another CEO search to replace Tony Libke, who has put his retirement on hold until a successor has been found.

President Glyn Lloyd says Mr Libke will continue in his role for up to 18 months after the AICLA board “unanimously agreed” on the decision following months of negotiations and deliberations.

AICLA had previously announced Brad Dean would fill the role, with Mr Libke staying on in a transitional period until the annual general meeting (AGM) on October 20.

The peak body gave no reason for the change in the succession plan and insuranceNEWS.com.au has reached out to AICLA for a comment.

“We wish to thank Mr Libke for deferring retirement and continuing in the role that he has served in an outstanding manner for the previous 32 years,” Mr Lloyd said in the September newsletter to members.

“During these next 18 months, the board will look for a successor and continue to work closely with [him] in this regard.”

Mr Lloyd says the just ended Claims Convention in September was a success with 340 attendees.

“Feedback received has been excellent, with comments indicating how successful they believed the convention was, in particular the diverse and topical range of speaker sessions,” he said.

“There was a record number of sponsors for the event, and they were delighted with the networking opportunities.”

He says preparations are now underway for next year’s Asian Claims Convention, which will take place in Bangkok from May 10-12 at the JW Marriot hotel.

The organising committee is in the process of vetting and deciding on speakers and topics relevant to the convention’s theme, Claims in a Post-Pandemic World.

Meanwhile AICLA says in its 2021/22 annual report that membership is at an all-time high, with 1013 loss adjusting professionals now a part of the organisation.

“Increased membership is in part recognition of the value of professionally trained loss adjusters in the claims process,” Mr Lloyd says in the report.

AICLA says 95 members joined in the 2021/22 year and that its International Division, made up mostly of members in Asia, is the largest with 270 members.

The report says AICLA has been busy during the year, including developing guidelines for members following the introduction of claims licensing in Australia.

AICLA also unveiled a new Diploma of Loss Adjusting training package last February and launched a new logo.

It also introduced a Lifetime Achievement Award to recognise a loss adjuster of high standing. The inaugural winner will be announced at the AGM.

Click here for the annual report.