Claims/Loss adjusting
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
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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.
Questgates acquires TSS Loss Adjusting
Specialist loss adjuster Questgates has acquired TSS Loss Adjusting from chartered quantity surveyors and infrastructure consultants T Sumner Smith.
Crawford's Allan to join QBE in Singapore
Global loss adjuster Crawford has made two senior appointments in Asia as the firm's Singapore general manager Martin Allan leaves for QBE.
Crawford CEO Bowman steps down after eight years in top job
Crawford & Company CEO and president Jeffrey Bowman is to exit the Atlanta-headquartered loss adjuster after more than 24 years of service with the company.
Ex-Top Mark boss Marchetti launches rival loss adjusting venture
Former Top Mark director and co-founder Martino Marchetti has launched a rival loss adjusting business based out of Glasgow and Belfast.
CEO change at Cunningham Lindsey Ireland as Cregan replaces Ryan
Cunningham Lindsey Ireland has promoted Gillian Cregan to the role of CEO following more than 15 years at the loss adjuster.
Insurance Act: Loss Adjusters: The need to change
Loss adjusters may need to change their working practices as the Insurance Act comes into effect
Triton Global hires from Dual to replace Wilkinson in Singapore
London-headquartered claims service provider Triton Global has appointed Simone Shepherd as regional director in Singapore.
Hurricane Katrina: 10 years on
A decade after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, what lessons has the insurance industry learned –and how has the city recovered?
Davies appointed as preferred loss adjuster by Anglian Water and United Utilities
Davies Group has been selected by Anglian Water Group and United Utilities as their preferred loss adjusting partner, following the completion of competitive tender processes.
Crawford strategy boss Drew takes on FD role at Broker Network
Broker Network has appointed Crawford and Company senior vice president Simon Drew to the role of finance director with immediate effect.
Charles Taylor COO Ely to take over from Clarke as adjusting CEO
Charles Taylor chief operating officer Damian Ely will take over from Arthur Clarke as CEO of Charles Taylor Adjusting on 1 January 2016 following the Clarke’s retirement on 31 December.
VRS Vericlaim buys Certo
Sedgwick-owned specialist loss adjuster VRS Vericlaim has purchased claims handler Certo in a bid to boost its third party administration and commercial loss adjusting capacity.