Sarah Dodd

Sarah Dodd is the Head of Subsidence at DAC Beachcroft, and specialises in subsidence recovery and liability claims for insurer clients and the public sector.

She has over 20 years’ experience advising clients across a range of sectors including the insurance and public sector. Her key clients include AXA Insurance, Aviva Insurance, the Inner London Councils.

Sarah’s team is the only peril specific claim within the industry and has significant experience and expertise. The team has 4 sub-products; subsidence recovery claims, subsidence liability claims, mitigation claims and strategic advice. They can provide clients with support and advice in all areas of subsidence, whether that’s facing a claim or pursuing a claim.

Relevant experience includes:

• Making a net indemnity saving of £4million in calendar year 2018 for a major insurer client.
• Recovering £725,000 in damages in calendar year 2019, at an average recovery rate of 68%.
• Advising and training clients following the summer 2018 surge of claims in the industry.

In addition, Sarah sits on the executive of the Subsidence Forum, currently holding the position as Vice Chairperson.