Claims/Loss adjusting
Lloyd's senior manager How joins Cunningham Lindsey
Cunningham Lindsey has recruited Lloyd’s senior manager Simon How as global specialty markets director.
Crawford-backed energy adjuster LWI to launch in Singapore
Lloyd Warwick International will open an Asia-Pacific regional office on 1 November in Singapore with four recruits from rival Charles Taylor.
Triton bolsters Asia-Pacific adjusting arm
Triton Adjusting Asia-Pacific has appointed Jason Olivo as a senior engineering adjuster.
Cunningham Lindsey hires Griffin as head of forensic advisory services
Cunningham Lindsey has appointed Matthew Griffin as head of forensic advisory services within its major and complex loss team after moving from Cunningham Lindsey Australia.
ERS owner Aquiline splurges on US adjuster
Private equity house Aquiline Capital has announced a deal to buy one of the largest independent claims adjusters in the United States.
Interview: Mike Jones: Generation game-plan
CILA president Mike Jones tells Post how he hopes to shed loss adjusting’s image as the domain of middle-aged white men by enticing more young talent into the industry and increasing its diversity
Trade Voice: Recommendations on the Riot Act
Following the riots in 2011 there was considerable discussion in the media and with government ministers about the response of insurers, the performance of the claims industry and indeed the relevance and application of the Riot Damages Act.
Interview: Phil McNeilage: Strictly roots
Despite a brief soujourn in Jamaica, Cunningham Lindsey’s UK chief executive Phil McNeilage has spent the majority of his career with one company. He talks to Post about the changes occuring at Cunningham and the challenges ahead
Crawford’s Burke elected CILA deputy president
Crawford’s senior vice president of global markets Benedict Burke has been elected as the deputy president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters at the body’s annual general meeting.
US claims giant to buy VRS Vericlaim, Ellis May parent
VRS Vericlaim and Ellis May are to be acquired by US claims specialist Sedgwick in a deal expected to close within 60 days.
GAB CEO Rigby hails 2013 as 'watershed' after pension 'distraction'
GAB Robins chief executive Kieran Rigby has described 2013 as a “watershed” year for the business as it released its first financial results since its pension scheme was accepted into an assessment period for admission into the Pension Protection Fund.
Questgates confirms Keilty recruitment
Specialist loss adjuster Questgates has confirmed the appointment of Davies Group’s Tony Keilty as its new Lloyd’s and London market director.
AIG axes Cunningham Lindsey over Tutoki appointment
AIG has moved to drop Cunningham Lindsey as a loss adjuster worldwide, Post understands, following the appointment of Jane Tutoki as the claims firm’s chief executive.
GAB Robins hires Webb for learning and development role
GAB Robins UK has appointed Nicola Webb as learning and development manager to lead the loss adjuster's investment in customer service.
Matthews Daniel purchased by Bureau Veritas
Independent energy claims adjuster Matthews Daniel has been acquired by French inspections expert Bureau Veritas.
Charles Taylor CEO 'quietly confident' despite benign claims environment
Charles Taylor chief executive David Marock said the firm remained “quietly confident” for the full year despite shrinking adjusting revenue as a result of lower than average insured losses in the first half.
Charles Taylor CFO Soso to depart next week
Charles Taylor’s chief financial officer Tito Soso will formally depart the business next week, almost four and a half months after his resignation was announced.
Crawford appointed to Eastbourne Pier fire
Adjusting giant Crawford has been appointed to investigate the fire that wracked Eastbourne Pier yesterday.
Crawford completes Buckley Scott buy
Loss adjusting giant Crawford has acquired construction and engineering specialist Buckley Scott, Post can reveal.
Crawford unveils ‘transparent’ Contractor Connection brand
Crawford has unveiled a new, redesigned network model that will see insurers offered fixed network fees.
York International grows financial lines capabilities in London
York Risk Services Group subsidiary York International has appointed Carlos Michel as senior adjuster as it looks to expand its London-based financial lines capabilities.
MH17 hull war losses unlikely to exceed 2001 Tamil Tigers attack
The costs of hull war risks emanating from the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 are not expected to exceed the $380m (£222m) losses following the 2001 Tamil Tigers attack on Sri Lanka’s Bandaranaike Airport, according to loss adjusting sources.
Questgates unveils surveying division
Loss adjuster Questgates has today revealed a new surveying services division, bringing together operations in subsidence, third party property damage and valuation services.
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