Claims/Loss adjusting
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.
Post magazine - 31 May 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
As job cuts hit loss adjusters, firms commit to investing in future talent
The loss adjusting industry has had a tough few months but, as major firms have been forced to shed staff, they are also vowing to continue to invest in the people they have retained.
In conversation with Davies: Crawford and Coombes on life with Electra
At the tail end of September 2011, the claims solutions provider Davies refinanced, with the existing management and Electra Partners agreeing a buyout that saw Lloyds Development Capital exit the business.
Lorega backs policyholder legal battle with Davies
A Welsh policyholder's four-year dispute with Davies Group over its alleged mis-management of his property claim represents "the tip of the iceberg", according to Lorega chairman Malcolm Harvey, who has agreed to take up the case free of charge.
Market moves: IFB adds four to team
With the fight against fraud hanging in the balance, the Insurance Fraud Bureau was one of the most active recruiters this week, welcoming four new staff - including a new operations co-ordinator – into its team.
Lack of UK loss adjusting regulation prompts policyholder to take action
A disgruntled policyholder, who is suing the Davies Group after being forced out of his Grade II-listed home, has vowed to help bring about the regulation of loss adjusters.
Post magazine - 17 May 2012
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Merlin to make up to 70 staff redundant as part of business review
Loss adjusting and claims management company Merlin has started a redundancy consultation with 70 staff as part of a wide-ranging review.
Charles Taylor cuts net debt in Q1
Charles Taylor Consulting reduced its net debt by £1.4m to £32.6m in the first quarter from £34m at 31 December 2011.
Market moves: Liberty and Garwyn lead the pack
Insurer Liberty Mutual and loss adjuster Garwyn were the main movers and shakers this week, with LMI officially opening its new office in Leeds and recruiting four new members of staff.
Claims from 'freak' tornadoes flood in
Two freak tornadoes caused damage to parts of Essex and Warwickshire yesterday.
Q&A: Merlin's Andrew Considine on the future of loss adjusting
Is there really a shortage of young adjusters? What is Future Focus? Does CILA represent the interests of young adjusters? Merlin regional manager Andrew Considine explains all.
Cunningham Lindsey signs three-year claims handling deal with Equity
Cunningham Lindsey has teamed up with Equity Red Star's home insurance division to provide the insurer with claims handling services.