Claims/Loss adjusting
Postbox: Independents can help lessen the load
I agree that there is room for improvement where surge response is needed.
Crawford announces up to 50 redundancies
Crawford & Company said that it expects less than 50 roles to be made redundant as a result of its business review.
Argent Liability Adjusters prepares for major loss capability expansion
Argent Liability Adjusters has responded to increased client and market demand by forming a major, complex and specialty loss practice.
Sport - Rugby World Cup: Shaken but not stirred
Robert Barron and Michael Owen look at the impact of the Christchurch earthquake on this year's Rugby World Cup and the lessons for contingency specialists involved in other major sporting events.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny thought she got invited to all the best gigs, but clearly her invitation to Markerstudy's 10th anniversary bash at The Savoy was lost in the post.
Axa takes hit on illegal vodka industrial blast
Axa faces a large insurance claim following an explosion at an industrial unit in Boston, Lincolnshire that was being used to produce illegal vodka.
Commercial property - Business interruption: Dealing with disruption
Deficiencies in business interruption policies have long been a source of debate, but what can be done to improve them, asks Veronica Cowan.
Postbox: Bursting for improvement
I have read with interest recently articles in insurance trade publications regarding the continuing cost of winter claims to the sector. According to their authors, the burst pipe claims 'event' at the end of 2010 and into 2011 will have a far greater…
Chile quake drives adjuster expansion
Brighton-based claims specialist Fitzgerald Consulting has set up its first international branch in Chile.
Blow for Buckley Scott as trio quits for rival firms
Manchester-based loss adjuster Buckley Scott has lost two directors and a manager to rival firms.
Davies Group set to sell for more than £60m
Davies Group is expected to be sold for a bid of more than £60m, after its majority shareholder embarked on an auction process.
People moves – 14 July
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 14 July 2011 edition of Post.
British Insurance Awards 2011: A co-ordinated response
SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR - WINNER CRAWFORD & COMPANY
British Insurance Awards 2011: Setting the standard
THE MAJOR LOSS AWARD - WINNER - FITZGERALD CONSULTING
Cuts loom as Garwyn begins efficiency drive
Garwyn staff based in Durham and Peterborough face potential redundancy after the loss adjuster earmarked both of the branches for closure.
TSC re-opens premiums inquiry - Insurance News Now – 7 July 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories which include chair of the Transport Select Committee, Louise Ellman telling Post that motor insurers will be called back to parliament for further questioning…
SLS names new managing director
Crawford & Company UK has appointed John Buckle managing director of Crawford company, SLS.
MYI forms joint venture in India
McLarens Young International has opened a full service loss adjusting network in India.
Alternative business structures: I bought the law
With the arrival of alternative business structures imminent, Amy Ellis looks at the pros and cons of the ability for those outside the legal sphere to invest in services.
Household - Subsidence: Will the cracks show?
With the industry teetering on the verge of a major subsidence event, Mike Dupelycz takes a look at what lessons can be learnt from previous events and whether the industry is equipped to deal with a potential surge.
Loss adjuster launch by ex-SLS managers
Two former managers at Crawford & Company's specialist liability arm SLS are set to launch their own loss adjusting and claims handling service.
MA Assist seals Plus One repair contract
Insurance repair specialist MA Assist has signed an exclusive deal to provide building repair and validation services for Plus One Services.
Ten years on, liquidator reflects on Indy failure - Insurance News Now - 16 June 2011
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how ten years on from Independent Insurance going into liquidation, PwC's Dan Schwarzmann is hopeful a scheme of arrangement being agreed by the end of the year.