Claims/Loss adjusting
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.
Your Say: Ageas correction
I wanted to correct an error in your recent coverage of the Ageas household claims review.
Your say: Does size really matter?
I felt Mark Sands’ recent piece in the Post hit the spot when it said a fresh and innovative approach rewards collaborative and flexible firms, but not perhaps in the way intended.
Walsh PI rebrands as Triton Adjusting
Triton Global's adjusting division Walsh PI has rebranded as Triton Adjusting with immediate effect.
Interview: Nigel Minett: Flying high
Nigel Minett’s long career in loss adjusting has seen him deployed in all corners of the globe. Now in the cockpit as McLarens Aviation managing director, he tells Post how his international experience will ensure the firm’s expansion plans really take…
Moody’s downgrades Cunningham Lindsey over low claims volumes
Ratings agency Moody’s has downgraded Cunningham Lindsey in response to declining projected revenues based on lower global insured claims volumes.
Editor's comment: What would Rob's mum want?
In 2004, my first year working for Post, the Boscastle Floods occurred and saw the two villages of Boscastle and Crackington Haven in Cornwall suffer extensive damage after flash floods caused by the huge amount of rain that fell over a small period.
Cunningham Lindsey launches forensic advisory division
Cunningham Lindsey has launched its UK forensic advisory services division giving detailed analysis around the financial loss elements of a claim.
Disaster Risk and Response Forum News - 12 June 2014
All the news from Post’s 2014 Disaster Risk and Response Forum
Flood Re CEO Woolgrove to address Post's Disaster: Risk & Response event
The acting Flood Re CEO Tom Woolgrove has been added to the impressive speaker roster for the upcoming Post event, Disaster: Risk and Response.
Crawford tipped for Buckley Scott deal
Loss adjusting giant Crawford is looking to grow its construction and engineering presence through acquisition, with Lancashire-based Buckley Scott hotly tipped as a target.
Charles Taylor expands UK regional footprint with Knowles Loss Adjusters buy
Charles Taylor Adjusting has completed a deal to acquire property and casualty claims specialist Knowles Loss Adjusters.
French adjuster hires Hong Kong claims manager from Marsh
French specialist loss adjuster GM Consultant has appointed Alex Lui as a senior manager in Hong Kong.
VRS Vericlaim to buy Ellis May
VRS Vericlaim is to acquire high net worth adjuster Ellis May, taking on 39 new staff in offices in Uxbridge, Leeds and Birmingham.
VRS Vericlaim promotes liability boss to quality role
VRS Vericlaim has handed a promotion to head of liability Phil Heron, who will now serve as head of quality at the adjuster.
The calm after the storm
Not wishing to tempt fate, but the current respite from the deluge of rain and heavy winds seen at the start of the year has offered a moment to reflect on our immediate response to an unprecedented volume of storm claims, ranging from minor damage to…
Clayden pledges claims overhaul after axing quarter of solicitor panel
QBE’s claims director Dominic Clayden has told Post he will overhaul the insurer’s claims handling after completing a review that saw QBE shrink its solicitor panel by a quarter.
BIA Countdown: 20 years of major loss
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to major loss experts at insurers and claims firms who have experienced wins over the years, asking them how the industry has changed since the first…
McLarens re-enters Australian market
McLarens has re-entered the Australian market and appointed Martyn Wicht as general manager of the business.
Claims Awards 2014 shortlist revealed
Insurers Ageas and LV lead the way in nominations for the 2014 Claims Awards with six and five respectively.
Trade Voice: Floods are a chance to prove ourselves
Joined-up thinking and a collaborative approach to assisting families and businesses affected by this winter’s floods has been a point of interest.
Charles Taylor pre-tax profits inch up after adjusting growth
Charles Taylor has seen its full year figures climb after its adjusting business saw operating profits jump by more than 75%.
C-Suite - Insurer: A pat on the back for claims teams
The insurance industry should be proud of its handling of the UK’s wettest winter on record.