Claims/Loss adjusting
Foil seeks collaboration with industry specialists in bid to maintain relevance
Association proclaims ‘important step for industry harmonisation’
LAS signs up to environmental management business plan
Birmingham-based claims management company LAS Claims has set out plans to achieve an international environmental accreditation by early 2013.
GAB and Crawford deal with increased claims volumes from weekend floods
GAB Robins saw claims volumes increase by 50% today and expects that figure to grow as rainfall spreads from the south west to Wales and the north of England.
GAB Robins receives claims from Wales after overnight flooding
GAB Robins has received several weather-related claims from north wales and south west England as the stormy weather continues to batter the country.
Weather claims rise for Crawford
Crawford & Company has seen a 27% rise in claims numbers after flooding in the south of England.
Environment Agency issues 86 flood warnings
The Environment Agency issued 86 flood warnings today after torrential rain flooded the south of England.
FUEDI and CILA to demand IMD II clarity from Europe
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters is becoming increasingly frustrated at being left in the dark as to how the "light touch" Insurance Mediation Directive will affect its members.
Loss Adjusting Awards 2012: The winners
The inaugural Loss Adjusting Awards were held at the Royal Garden Hotel, London with more than 200 claims professionals in attendance.
Industrial deafness: Noise nuisance
Despite decreasing employment in high-risk industries, some insurers are reporting a 50% increase in industrial deafness claims over the past two years. What's behind the rise, and should insurers worry that this is the new whiplash?
Woodgate & Clark named adjuster of the year
Woodgate & Clark was the big winner at the inaugural Post Magazine Loss Adjusting Awards, scooping the gongs for Best Overall Service in Major Loss and Adjuster of the Year 2012.
CILA appoints first female deputy president
Candy Holland, managing director of JLT subsidiary Echelon Claims Consultants, has been appointed deputy president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters.
GAB Robins reports profit rise in 2011
GAB Robins' pre-tax profit increased to £2.14m for the full year 2011, from £1.56m in 2010.
Davies signals 'time for change' with staff shake-up
Former Merlin Claims director John Watson is joining Davies Group amid a shake-up in which chief executive Charles Crawford and two senior colleagues are leaving.
Business interruption: Playing with fire
Confusion and costs have led to fewer businesses taking out adequate business interruption cover, putting them at risk of significant losses. How can the industry rectify the situation?
Post magazine - 8 November 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
'Crippled infrastructure' hampers Sandy recovery
Assessing the scale of devastation wrought by Superstorm Sandy has been hampered by disruptions in fuel supply, communications and power, according to insurance firms on the ground.
Crawford to realise superstorm Sandy claims in Q4
Crawford & Company has anticipated that superstorm Sandy will generate "significant claims" expected to materialise in the fourth-quarter results.
GAB Robins loss adjusters gain gold Dewpoint accreditation
A group of loss adjusters from GAB Robins has become the first to be admitted to the new Dewpoint Professional Accreditation Scheme.
Crawford names chief administrative officer for EMEA-AP
Crawford & Company has appointed Chris Pinney, pictured, as chief administrative officer for EMEA and Asia Pacific with effect from 1 November.
Post Blog: When Greg met Sandy
As superstorm Sandy created havoc across the eastern seaboard, Greg Gladwell, CEO UK & Ireland at Crawford & Company, found that his holiday in New York was not going to plan.
Davies appoints deputy chairman as interim CEO
Davies has confirmed that deputy chairman Mark Chapman has taken over as acting chief executive until a permanent replacement is found following Charles Crawford's departure.
Insurers fight back against riot response 'spin' claims
The Association of British Insurers has hit back at the London Assembly's "disappointing" and "meaningless" report on insurers' handling of last year's riots, arguing that it fails fully to understand the complexities of the claims handling process.
Crawford and Webb leave Davies
Davies chief executive Charles Crawford has left the firm along with recently appointed chief operating officer Andy Webb.
Interview: Kevin Wood - creating a silver lining
Taking over the reins at the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters just as Merlin went into administration, Kevin Wood is determined to continue the trade body's promising work.