At a Glance
Why Second Sight?
Second Sight Risk Management is an agile and experienced company that employs diligence in all that it does.
Drawing on a wealth of knowledge of Insurer requirements, technical standards and health and safety legislation, a thorough and accurate representation of risk can be established. Hal knows that risks, and Insurer appetite for them, continue to change and so is dedicated to continued professional development.
But that’s only half of the story; insurance surveys can be intimidating and confusing for Policyholders. Through empathy, clear communication, and reducing & explaining jargon, the mystery of the process is removed.
A range of services is available to Insurers, Brokers and Businesses alike:
-Undertaking surveys for Insurers and Insurance Risk Assessment companies that require extra or regional manpower.
-Insurance Broker assistance, including accompanying Insurer surveys and review of client documentation prior to going to market to ensure customers are accurately represented.
-On-site and desktop risk reviews for businesses, providing an overview of your risk profile from an Insurer’s perspective and with legal compliance in mind.
Second Sight is based in Devon, an area that is chronically underserved by Risk Surveyors - reduce wasted travel time and carbon footprint by utilising Hal’s skills. Furthermore, the business is located within 15 minutes of the M5 and near a direct trainline to London
Full profesional indemnity and public liability insurances held.
More information can be found on our Services and FAQs Pages.
Second Sight Risk Management is committed to identifying, mitigating and reducing risk within the Insurance sector through provision of thorough site surveys and desk-based assessments. This service is provided by the owner, Hal Furneaux-Gotch, an experienced Devon based Risk Surveyor with a background in the insurance industry, construction and government.
Hal - The CV
Hal has three years’ experience as an insurance risk surveyor, working for multinational insurers as well as a dedicated risk surveying subcontractor. During this time, he has surveyed a broad variety of properties including factories, large residential buildings, entertainment venues, schools and vacant premises ranging in value up to excess of £200 million. At different times, his work appetite has been focused on managing the survey schedule for public sector property portfolios, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), whilst undertaking additional responsibilities such as acting as a department subject matter expert on flooding. His expertise and personable nature has been used by past employers to mentor and train new Risk Surveyors, a process he has thoroughly enjoyed.
Prior to becoming a Risk Surveyor, Hal worked as a civil engineer in government for 6 years, during which time he oversaw and contributed to the design and procurement of various projects including flood alleviation schemes, car park design, coastal defence works and cliff stabilisation. This has given him a broad knowledge of materials and construction methods, as well as the workings of government organisation.
Hal holds a BSc (Hons) in Health Sciences, as well as an HNC in Civil Engineering and many vocational qualifications including the NEBOSH General Certificate. He has also achieved several technical memberships, including current TechIOSH status, Member of the International Institute of Risk & Safety Management (MIIRSM) and formerly, Charted Construction Project Manager (MCIOB) status.
A formal CV is available by request.
Hal - The Person
Hal strives for a balance of professional and personable, endeavouring to ensure that communication is transparent, honest and appropriate to the target audience. He thoroughly enjoys Risk Surveying as it allows him to meet a plethora of people of different backgrounds and specialisms, as well as getting to see ‘behind the scenes’ when on site. He wholeheartedly embraces this human factor, endeavouring to make survey comfortable for all involved. Always keen to learn more, he is aware of the importance of ensuring competency in his work and will never accept work that he feels falls outside of his knowledge.
Outside of work, Hal can be found outside wild swimming, hiking or enthralled by nature, or when the British weather kicks in, reading around the esoteric and undertaking yet another craft project that he won’t finish.
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