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Belfor names former Munters president Philips as UK MD
Alasdair Philips has been named as the new managing director for Belfor in the UK.
Claims |
23 Apr 2012 
Post Blog: Restoration consternation
There was a time when damage restoration was held in high regard. Those repairing buildings after fire or flooding delivered excellent customer service and savings for insurers.
Insurer | 22 Dec 2011
BDMA award winners revealed
Winners of the 2011 Damage Management Awards were presented at a charity dinner which brought the British Damage Management Association Conference 2011 to a close on 1 December.
Insurer |
06 Dec 2011
Your Say: Restoring confidence
We read with interest the report on the market survey carried out by LAS Claims Management, described as a ’damning assessment’ of restoration companies in particular.
Claims |
20 Sep 2011
Damage management - Surge: Surging ahead
Recent surge events have shown insurers are getting better at coping with large numbers of claims but there is still room for improvement. Sam Barrett finds out what could make a crucial difference the next time an extreme event occurs.
Claims |
17 May 2011
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APPG - 20 years in force: Representation for the industry
With its 20th anniversary just passed, David Worsfold looks at the success of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Insurance & Financial Services, detailing some key highlights from two decades of debate.
Insurer |
08 Feb 2011
Damage management - Winter freeze: Preparing for problems in the frozen pipeline
With property claims surging due to the recent cold snap, Rachel Gordon looks into the specific challenges thrown up by freezing conditions for those tasked with managing the damage.
Claims |
18 Jan 2011
Belfor appoints new UK MD
Mark Taylor has been appointed the new managing director of Belfor-Relectronic (UK).
Claims |
02 Nov 2010
Disaster recovery firm rebrands to Polygon
MCS, a specialist in property damage restoration and temporary humidity control services, today announced that the company has changed its name to Polygon.
Claims |
01 Nov 2010
Imperial records spike in claims volume
Imperial Consultants has recorded a 25% increase in incoming claim volumes received from its UK insurance clients for the year ending August 2010.
Claims |
01 Sep 2010
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Rome II: Together in harmony?
Rome II aimed to simplify the way cross-border claims were dealt with. Paula Jefferson and Catherine Fox examine why it hasn't quite had the effect intended, with even the timing of the legislation being questioned.
Regulation |
04 Aug 2010
Late claims payment fine
Insurers should expect to pay damages to their clients when they are slow to pay claims, according to the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers.
Claims |
30 Jun 2010
Rainbow first to offer BDMA standards guarantee
A new initiative said to guarantee that all insurance restoration work will be carried out to exceed British Damage Management Association standards has been launched by Rainbow International.
Claims |
19 Apr 2010
Damage Management - Green Credentials: Green machine
The damage management sector deals with adverse environmental impacts every day, but are its solutions wholly green, asks Jane Bernstein
Claims |
14 Apr 2010
ISS merges Damage Control and Rainbow
The ISS Group has merged Rainbow International and ISS Damage Control to create a new restoration division.
Claims |
30 Mar 2010
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2012 insurance industry report: The inside track to achieving a more sustainable business
To achieve a sustainable profit, personal lines insurers need to transform their retention rates, using modern communications techniques to engage with customers and understand their individual needs. This white paper is based on a specially commissioned study involving 42 senior managers at UK and Irish insurers.
Work equipment risks in the UK
The complex patchwork of legislation and guidance governing work equipment risks in the UK is an administrative monster that many businesses struggle to wrestle with successfully. It takes significant levels of technical expertise and resources to understand and effectively navigate the maze of legal requirements, and this problem grows increasingly unwieldy for smaller organisations with limited manpower and finances.
Workplace Stress: Under pressure
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22 May 2012
Market moves: Brokers a hive of recruitment activity
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22 May 2012
Combined profit of 'going concern' Provident and sister MMA reaches £4.5m
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23 May 2012
World Cup and Olympic fever fuels Brazil's general insurance growth
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23 May 2012
Household to become 'new motor' as insurers warn of price hikes to come
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22 May 2012
Editor's comment: Fleeing the family nest
This week’s deal developments read like two coming-of-age literary fables written to reward hard work and endeavour, while...