Claims/Loss adjusting
Call for travel database after fraudster is jailed
The travel insurance market needs a database similar to those in other markets in order to prevent travel insurance fraud.
Questgates names new liability staff
Specialist loss adjuster Questgates has appointed three new staff to its liability team.
Crawford names first-ever MD for Home brand
Claims specialists Crawford & Company has appointed Aviva’s Greg Gladwell to the newly-created position of managing director for Crawford Home.
MGA dumps Merlin and appoints Cunningham
Underwriting agency Commercial Express is replacing the existing Merlin facility with the appointment of Cunningham Lindsey.
Adjuster in sports pilot
Intersport Insurance Services has agreed a six-month pilot scheme for its commercial sports equipment validation service with a "top three loss adjuster".
Vericlaim continues recruitment drive
Loss adjuster VRS Vericlaim has pledged to continue its recruitment drive, after appointing new staff to its offices in London and Birmingham.
Lorega CEO Sims quits over "difference of opinion" about direction
Loss recovery insurance specialist Lorega has announced today that John Sims has resigned with immediate effect.
Post in print - 27 May
Post reporter Amy Ellis gives a snapshot of some of the main news stories in this week's issue of Post including: LV loses out to Fortis; Stuart Randall returns to market; RBSI loss adjusting decision; Direct Group completes Evander buy; and Aviva…
BDMA chairman rebuffs founder claims
It is interesting that Mr Charlton is so keen to pass judgement on the British Damage Management Association, with which he has had no involvement for a number of years (www.postonline.co.uk/1636110).
Garwyn to become "more relevant" under McCulloch
Garwyn claims the appointment of Xchanging's former chairman of global sales Stewart McCulloch as its new chief executive signifies the loss adjuster's desire to become more relevant to its customers across a wider range of risks.
MYI hires Main in Scottish expansion
Loss adjuster MYI has expanded its Scottish operation with the appointment of former Garwyn liability specialist Stuart Main.
BIBA 2010: GAB launches broker offering
GAB Robins today launched a suite of broker services to help intermediaries work more efficiently and enhance the standard of their claims services for their clients.
Garwyn names new CEO
Garwyn has appointed the former chairman of glaobal sales at Xchanging, Stewart McCulloch, as its new chief executive.
Post in print - 13 May 2010
Post deputy editor Lynn Rouse provides a quick snapshot of the major news from tomorrow's issue of Post including KGM Motor up for sale, Marsh opens network arm, Quinn update, new adjusting venture and broker sets up captive.
5 years ago: Licence issue for industry investigators
Loss adjusters and claims investigators may have to be licensed from next year, under the plans to regulate private investigators.
Claims firm chair confident as losses ease
The board of Resources in Insurance Group has today reported a 54% reduction in like-for-like first quarter trading losses.
Crawford appoints EMEA legal chief
Crawford & Company has named Christopher Pinney head of legal for its Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific regions.
GAB raids Teceris for counter fraud staff
Claims company GAB Robins has appointed two specialists from rival adjustor Teceris to its counter fraud and investigation services.
Merlin raid bolsters Delta's UK coverage
Delta Claims Services has signed up Lesley Andrew as an owner operator to trade under the company's exclusive adjusting franchise model.
ABI welcomes Biba to flood working group
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed the prospect of working with the British Insurance Brokers' Association to deal with major flood events.
McLarnon handed new role in Cunningham expansion
Cunningham Lindsey has appointed Paul McLarnon as its first corporate development director to spearhead its expansion in this space.
Crawford agrees three-day deadline terms with firm
Loss adjuster Crawford & Company has agreed a deal with Jewellery Validation Services which it hopes will both cut claims costs and improve the journey for policyholders.
Crawford appoints new head of project management
Claims management firm Crawford & Company has named Michael Jones as its new head of project management within its global technical services division.
Coversure and Lorega launch commercial claims service
Coversure and Lorega are to launch Coversure Commercial Concierge, a new commercial claims service for Coversure clients.