Claims/Loss adjusting
LAS signs storm claims deal with Lloyds Bank
LAS Claims Management's specialist surveying division, Waylett & Co, has secured a deal validating storm-related roof claims for Lloyds Banking Group customers.
L&G confirms pet and travel insurance offerings
Major household insurer Legal & General has confirmed it will launch pet, travel and mid-net worth insurance products before the end of the year.
Buckley Scott raids Groupama and Cunningham Lindsey for new hires
Loss adjuster Buckley Scott has made a string of appointments at its London and regional offices.
Insurance Mediation Directive II: Broking new ground
The European Commission's controversial Insurance Mediation Directive II proposals are aimed at unifying the sale of cover across the continent and increasing consumer protection. But how have the recommendations been received by the broking and buying…
CILA and Bournemouth University launch loss adjusting qualification
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters and Bournemouth University have teamed up to launch a Master's loss adjusting degree in professional development.
GAB Robins graduates experience weather claims surge response
GAB Robins' graduate recruits will start work more than a month ahead of the original September start date to experience handling the recent surge in weather-related claims.
Market moves: Hiscox reshuffles management team in busy week for insurers
Axa, Mitsui Sumitomo and Zurich were the busiest recruiters last week, but Hiscox has been the most active in the past seven days after reshuffling its management team.
Locals urged to contact insurers over Singapore hotel fire
Residents and businesses affected by a fire at a Singapore hotel on Monday have been offered assistance in making insurance claims from the group that owns the facility.
Loss Adjusting Awards 2012 - Don't delay: deadline fast approaching
Post is proud to introduce the Loss Adjusting Awards 2012, a new industry awards evening highlighting excellence and achievement in this sector.
Market moves: Another busy week for insurers
This week, once again, belonged to insurers, with a number of firms making significant management changes. While Aviva stole the limelight with another reshuffle, Zurich quietly added a new CEO and Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd's rejigged its risk management…
Weather claims to hit £750m as industry waits for SoP announcement
The insurance industry is hopeful that the government will finally release details of the flood risk model that will replace the Statement of Principles before its summer recess next week.
Flash flood hits Calderdale in Yorkshire
A West Yorkshire bridge was flooded for a second time on Monday.
IMD II to spark regulation for adjusters, claims managers and aggregators
Legal experts believe the European Commission’s latest Insurance Mediation Directive – IMD II – will lead to tighter regulation for loss adjusters, claims management companies and aggregators.
International loss adjusters VRS elect new president
The board of VRS Adjusters has appointed of Michael Arbour as its new president with immediate effect.
Interns begin CILA summer placement
University students have kicked-off their month-long internship scheme arranged by the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters.
Your say: Specialists have their place
Dr Greenaway's opinion is a valid argument: where loss adjusters come into their own is as specialists, providing insurers with an independent professional and technical skill set that insurers do not possess.
Hundreds of properties evacuated as country is hit by weekend flooding
Up to 500 Lancashire and West Yorkshire properties were evacuated this weekend after a month's worth of rain fell in just 24 hours.
Loss adjusting: A standards issue
Direct regulation of loss adjusters has been on the agenda for more than a decade but, with Europe ready to step in, is the industry prepared to be governed by forces on the continent?
Editor's comment: A return to fair play needed
As football fanatics finalise viewing details for the Euro 2012 knockout stages - pubs, pints and people to share the excitement with - it's fitting that the theme of this week's big insurance issues is fair play.
Time called in Chester as Garwyn moves to Manchester
Specialist liability adjuster Garwyn has closed its Chester office and replaced it with a branch in Manchester.
Your say: The loss of loss adjusters
In the immortal words of George Harrison, "All things must pass." Loss adjusters included, says Dr Paul Greenaway.
Claims bosses urge insurers to develop integrated localised flood response
Flooding in areas of the UK previously considered low risk has led claims bosses to urge insurers to concentrate on developing an integrated localised flood response, while arguments over a collaborative risk transfer solution rumble on.
ILAA and CILA reconcile over training techniques
Bosses at the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters and the Independent Loss Adjusters Association have vowed to "build bridges" with a view to sharing training and education initiatives.
Carmichaels rebranded as Argent
Specialist property adjuster Carmichaels has been rebranded as Argent Property Adjusters as part of parent company Parabis Group's integration of its loss adjusting businesses.