Claims/Loss adjusting
In Series: Windstorms: Lessons from history
Debate over how European windstorms are evolving can be fierce, with data available to prove virtually every possible variation. But, with this weather phenomenon seriously battering Europe and its insurers’ claims funds, a greater understanding of what…
Claims service and innovation key for HNW firms in over-crowded market
High-net-worth insurers must prioritise claims service levels and product innovation if they are to maintain a foothold in an increasingly over-populated market, according to broking and claims experts.
Saulter enthused by potential of expanded class offering in 2016
Davies CEO Dan Saulter is excited the company can now offer clients a more extensive class offering after its entry into specialist motor claims in July.
Revenue up 12% at Davies as account wins add £3m to 2016 figure
Davies Group has attributed 40 new account wins over the course of 12 months for a 12% uptick in revenue to £32.4m for the period ending 30 June 2015.
Criterion completes HNW adjusting 'jigsaw' with Zurich nomination
Criterion Adjusters’ nomination to the Zurich loss adjusting panel was “the final piece of the jigsaw” in tying up the high net worth adjusting market, according to managing director Chris Monks.
Pinnacle secures first panel nomination with Giant Risk Solutions
Pinnacle Loss Adjusters has secured its first panel nomination after gaining property adjusting work from Giant Risk Solutions in the UK and Northern Ireland.
Questgates loses out as Zurich reveals its loss adjusting panel
Questgates is the main loser on the Zurich loss adjusting panel, which features Criterion for the first time.
Zurich looking at new look loss adjusting panel following review
Regulation and consolidation driving insurers’ decision-making process
Benedict Burke: Greater collaboration essential for nat-cat response
Recently elected Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters president Benedict Burke tells Post what he hopes to achieve in his year at the helm of the organisation.
Holland promoted at Triton Global in Australia
Mathew Holland has been promoted at claims service provider Triton Global in Australia.
Charles Taylor sticks to strategy with non-life business transfer
Charles Taylor subsidiaries Cardrow Insurance and Beech Hill Insurance have entered agreements to transfer their insurance businesses to Tenecom, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.
Loss adjuster listings: Adjusting to market consolidation
In the decade Post has been doing the loss adjuster and loss assessor listing there has never been as much change as over the past two years since the last iteration.
Relocation and motor claims expected as St Albans sinkhole is filled
Work on repairing a sinkhole in St Albans that left more than 50 properties without water, electricity or gas has taken place at an estimated cost of £100,000 so far.
Stream UK acquisitions 'on pause' but Pittman remains optimistic
Stream Claims Services UK general manager Jim Pittman has dismissed speculation the firm’s Australian parent is close to pulling the plug on funding, however, he confirmed to Post his acquisition strategy has been put “on pause”.
McLarens bolsters northern presence with Leeds casualty unit
Loss adjuster McLarens has launched a northern casualty unit to focus on developing its casualty business in the north of England and in Scotland.
Burke becomes CILA president with SCOR's Clark serving as deputy
Crawford & Company’s head of global markets Benedict Burke has been officially unveiled as the next president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters.
Volkswagen's coverage questioned as £4.7bn is earmarked for emissions scandal
Volkswagen is unlikely to be able to rely on insurance to protect it from exposure relating to falsified US emission tests in particular diesel models of its vehicles, loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey anticipates.
Interview: Clive Nicholls: A winning combination
Four months on from beginning to integrate Crawford & Company and GAB Robins, UK and Ireland CEO Clive Nicholls explains how the meshing of the two firms is going and his plans for growth
Quiz of the week - 11 September 2015
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Woodgate and Clark strategy to remain 'exactly the same'
Woodgate and Clark’s style, culture and method will remain "exactly the same" following its acquisition by Dutch loss adjuster Van Ameyde Group, according to managing director Michael Woodgate.
Adjuster Woodgate and Clark bought by Dutch firm
Netherlands-based loss adjuster Van Ameyde Group has bought the entire shareholding of UK adjuster Woodgate and Clark.
Claims Club: FCA considering 'best practice' plea from insurers on SME cases
A senior regulator has conceded that in order for the Financial Conduct Authority to differentiate itself from its predecessor it might need to listen to insurance companies' pleas to issue ‘best advice’ on dealing with SME claims.
Marock defends adjusting business as 'fundamentally sound' despite profit drop
Charles Taylor group CEO David Marock said the company's long-term strategy for its adjusting division will enable it to support its clients once the claims environment returns to a normal level.
Profits up 28% at Charles Taylor as group plots acquisitions
Professional services firm Charles Taylor has reported a 28.1% increase in pre-tax profits to £5.3m (H1 2014: £4.1m) alongside a 21.7% rise in revenue to £69.1m (H1 2014: £56.8m) for the first six months of 2015.