Claims/Loss adjusting
Fire claims: Not getting burnt
The Enterprise Act may expose inefficiences in the way claims are handled – and fire investigators could feel the heat, as any delay in investigating may cost
McLarens bolsters Australia team with hire from Crawford
Global loss adjuster McLarens has made a senior construction appointment in Australia.
Crawford & Company reports improved financial results for 2016
Crawford & Company has reported improved financial results in 2016 with a net income attributable to shareholders of $36m (£28.9m), up from a net loss of $45.5m in 2015.
Spotlight: Claims Assistance: Ignore at your peril
Dissatisfaction over clarity during the claims process has been highlighted by the recent Financial Conduct Authority review. What can the industry do to make the system work better?
Spotlight: Claims Assistance: Providing claims support
For SMEs, the delays inherent in complex claims can mean coming perilously close to insolvency. What can brokers do to support them through the process?
Knowles takes on parent company name
Knowles Loss Adjusters has rebranded to Charles Taylor General Adjusting Services.
Piggot replaces retired Reeves at Crawford
Former Gen Re claims manager Geoff Piggot has been named as CEO of Crawford Global Technical Services.
Crawford appoints Hanover boss as COO
Crawford has appointed Andrew Robinson as its global chief operating officer.
CEC launches tie-up with Compass
Claims Equilibrium Club will provide claims support to Compass Broker Network.
Blog: Loss adjusters lead encouraging flood-resilient repairs
Loss adjusters are encouraging flood-resilient repairs but a strong incentive is needed to support take up.
Crawford acquires US inspection firm We Go Look
Global loss adjuster Crawford has acquired 85% of US inspection firm We Go Look for $36.1m (£28.5m) via a new investment platform.
Interview: Harsha Agadi, Crawford & Company
As Crawford ‘outperforms expectations’ in terms of growth, Michèle Bacchus speaks with CEO and president Harsha Agadi about his plans for the company
High-net-worth fraud: A real rarity?
Many believe fraud in the high-net-worth market is rare. Is this the case, or are insurers just remaining tight-lipped about the problem?
Lloyds outsources claims management to Innovation Group
Lloyds Banking Group has outsourced its subsidence claims to Innovation Group, Post understands.
Claims Awards Asia-Pacific Winner's Interview: Lifetime Achievement
Post interviews Marsh's Graham Purdon - the winner of the Claims Awards Asia-Pacific 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Acquisitive Davies eyes I-Cog as it closes in on latest niche deal
Acquisitive claims and loss adjusting group Davies is in advanced negotiations which could see it seal its fifth bolt-on acquisition in 24 months.
Rising star: Simone Sailman, Cunningham Lindsey
Private client services high-net-worth adjuster Simone has proved invaluable to the loss adjuster
Loss adjuster to face criminal court over alleged data misuse
A loss adjuster said it is “disappointed” that an alleged instance of misuse of data will be heard at a crown court.
Hanjin crisis now a ‘global claims phenomenon’, loss adjusters warn
Loss adjusters have been appointed multi-million pound contracts to recover cargo lost as a result of the Hanjin shipping crisis.
Lorega appointed loss adjuster for Brightside
Lorega will provide loss adjusting and recovery services to SME clients of Brightside.
Interview: Jonathan Clark, Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has been racking up a few firsts when it comes to naming its president in recent years, highlighting the changes the body is undergoing.
Blog: The connected claim
With the connected home, claim alerts and notification to insurers could become automatic.
Interview: Graham Smart, McLarens Europe
It has been three years since Graham Smart took over the role of McLarens Europe MD from Trevor Latimer. He reflects on the challenges the market has faced and what growth opportunities remain.
Blog: Stormy lessons and a diverse future for loss adjusting
Benedict Burke, president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, reflects on his presidential year ahead of CILA's annual conference and annual general meeting on Wednesday in Manchester, where he will pass the baton on.