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Lack of UK loss adjusting regulation prompts policyholder to take action

A disgruntled policyholder, who is suing the Davies Group after being forced out of his Grade II-listed home, has vowed to help bring about the regulation of loss adjusters.

Insurer | 15 May 2012 secure

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RTA Portal extension: Delivering swift justice

The extension of the road traffic accident claims portal has met with mixed reactions, with concerns over the practicalities involved and how it will affect the personal injury market.

Insurer | 08 May 2012 secure

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L&G's solus adjuster Merlin to lose claims work in pilot

Legal & General has admitted that incumbent loss adjuster Merlin could see its contracted workload shrink when the six-month claim handling pilot kicks off next Tuesday.

Insurer | 25 Apr 2012 secure

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Cunningham Lindsey signs three-year claims handling deal with Equity

Cunningham Lindsey has teamed up with Equity Red Star's home insurance division to provide the insurer with claims handling services.

Insurer | 25 Apr 2012 secure

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Insurers secure Edinburgh subsidence liability from Coal Authority

The Lands Tribunal in Edinburgh has found in favour of a consortium of insurers in a long running case against the Coal Authority relating to 24 subsidence-affected residential properties in Rosewell, near Edinburgh.

Claims | 17 Apr 2012 secure

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Cunningham Lindsey young gun wins CII award

Cunningham Lindsey assistant adjuster and major loss surveyor John Newnes has won the Cardiff Chartered Insurance Institute Young Achiever of the Year award.

Claims | 10 Apr 2012 secure

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Market moves: Insurers lead Easter recruitment charge

As the industry heads into the Easter break, insurers are, once again, leading the way in the recruitment space.

Insurer | 03 Apr 2012 secure

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Independent Group snaps up former Cunningham Lindsay man

The Independent Group has appointed ex-Cunningham Lindsey head of client management at Oriel Services Scott Robinson to lead the development of its building surveying and validation arm.

Insurer | 28 Mar 2012 secure

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Cunningham Lindsey UK boss dismisses talk of bids from rivals

Cunningham Lindsey boss Phil McNeilage has told staff the decision by investors to cash in their majority stake is “highly unlikely” to lead to the loss adjusting giant falling into the hands of a market rival.

Insurer | 27 Mar 2012 secure

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Cunningham, GAB and LAS ready to impress L&G on panel pilot

Cunningham Lindsey hopes to "impress" Legal & General when it takes part in the insurer's claim handling pilot in May.

Insurer | 20 Mar 2012 secure

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L&G invites Cunningham, GAB and LAS to join Merlin in adjusting pilot

GAB Robins, LAS, Cunningham Lindsey and incumbent Merlin are to take part in a claims handling pilot with Legal & General to help the insurer decide which "combination of partners" works best moving forward.

Insurer | 19 Mar 2012 secure

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Cunningham Lindsey staff told investors seeking buyer for loss adjuster

Global claims management group Cunningham Lindsey has told staff that its investors are looking to find a new owner for the business, Postonline understands.

Claims | 16 Mar 2012 secure

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In Series Emerging Markets: Asia has the right ingredients

Asia has all the key elements for an emerging market, with a number of countries in a vast and diverse area at various stages of development. How can insurers crack this market?

Insurer | 13 Mar 2012 secure

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Your Say: Forecasting for subsidence

The Secretary of State has declared a drought in the south east, while East Anglia has received just 35% of the rain it might usually expect in the first 20 days of February. But this means very little when it comes to predicting the potential cost...

Claims | 06 Mar 2012 secure

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Market Moves: Brokers back with a bang

After two slow weeks, the broking sector has seen an upswing in activity, with a number of large players making high-profile appointments.

Insurer | 06 Mar 2012 secure

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