1. Carl Gurney, Renewable Energy Director
ADBA 2019
Carl Gurney, Renewable Energy Director

2. This presentation will explain who Jelf are, the current insurance market position and why it is critical to think about the risks you face when developing, owning and operating an AD plant.

3. At a glance Our employees Who we are Our global reach Award Winning
Trusted advisers
A UK insurance success story and still growing   
Strength through expertise and relationships
Helping businesses and individuals thrive through understanding.
Who we are
Our global reach
As part of the Marsh & McLennan group of companies (MMC) we have the scale and financial strength to provide access to a broad range of market leading products and services. MMC colleagues work on behalf of clients of all sizes in every industry, and include businesses, government entities and individuals around the world.
Our locations
More than 85 offices
More than 250,000 clients across the UK.
Head office in Chipping Sodbury, near Bristol.
Our employees

4. Claims Current market conditions
Premiums
Claims
No critical mass of premium with an insurer
High severity – low frequency
Insurers have differing appetites so difficult to place all plants with one

5. Making AD Plant Assurance Scheme work for you
What insurers look for…….this is not exhaustive
Plant Design and procurement
Construction Phase
Operation
Have insurers reviewed the design and had an input
Spacing
Traffic controls
Are loss mitigation controls being factored in
Do you understand the risks you face
What is your procurement process
Have you considered the surrounding area and potential hazards / areas of concern
Does your supply chain have a proven record – if not what is their internal expertise
Feedstock
Financier requirements
Contractual – leases, feedstock
Solicitors understand the sector
Clear specifications provided to the supply chain
What are you looking to achieve
Look for CE marking
Water sources i.e. hydrants
Use of non-combustible materials
Primary and secondary containments
Drainage
Over foaming presentation
H&S
Comply with construction regulations – Design and Management (CDM)
Risk Assessments
Site traffic plans
Confined space
Working at heights
Slips, trips, and falls
ATEX/DESEAR requirements
Comply with planning permissions
Comply with EA permitting
Control of the supply chain
Disaster recovery plan
Statutory inspections
Lightening protection i.e. earthling etc
Hand over from testing and commissioning to operation
Training and competence
Maintenance plans
Feedstock quality
Organics
Environmental Management System
HAZOP
Emergency Response Plans
Spare Parts and Lead in Times
DESEAR and fire risks
SCADA data backed up off site
Digestate Management
Control of contractors – hot works permits
Site induction plans
Smoking controls
Fire and gas detections
Lone Workers policy

6. Making AD Plant Assurance Scheme work for you
Conclusion
Improve productivity
Loss mitigation controls
Engage Insurers
Premium stability
Improve ROI

7. Summing up...
Ensure you understand the risks you face, engage insurers, work with us – we’re here to help.

8. Making AD Plant Assurance Scheme work for you
With offices across the UK, wherever you are, we’re here to help.
Carl Gurney
Renewable Energy Director M: E:
jelf.com