Claims/Loss adjusting
Argent confident over deal for rival adjuster
The man charged with overseeing the integration of loss adjusters Argent and Carmichaels has insisted the merger will succeed where similar deals have faltered.
Crawford acclaims 18:1 ROI in fraud detection
Crawford & Company is revamping its fraud investigation process in a bid to further improve its detection rate after new figures revealed it is generating a 45% increase in fraud savings for customers compared with 12 months ago.
Merlin cuts loss by £50m after refinancing
Loss adjusting group Merlin has admitted its ability to win new business has been significantly helped by its recent refinancing.
Penny Black's insurance week
One of Penny's colleagues met up with new Garwyn CEO Stewart McCulloch this week, and by all accounts he seems to be warming quite nicely to his new role in the claims space.
Interview - Stewart McCulloch: Sticking to his knitting
The new CEO of Garwyn talks to Mairi MacDonald about getting the loss adjuster back on track by sticking to its core strengths while expanding its regional focus.
Garwyn aims for client contact with City office
Liability loss adjusting specialist Garwyn has opened an office in the City of London for the first time in a bid to get closer to its customers.
What do you think of your loss adjusters?
Post's ground-breaking survey of insurers' views of loss adjsuting firms will close next Tuesday - so if you haven't taken part please do so now
Crawford results show $2.5m net loss
Loss adjuster Crawford & Company has reported consolidated revenues before reimbursements of $238.2m in the second quarter of 2010 compared to $249.7m in the same period of 2009.
Time to go back to basics on claims
How refreshing to see Adrian Brown, RSA UK CEO, openly express the view that insurers should actively seek to identify, recognise and pay claims that could properly fall under employers' liability policies issued, however long ago.
Merlin and L&G admit surprise at claims inertia
Merlin Claims and Legal & General have expressed surprise that others have been slow to copy the claims partnership model they signed 16 months ago, given early results have exceeded expectations.
GAB Robins targets insurer claims
Loss adjuster GAB Robins is set to target insurers with a service which provides clients with additional claims handling capacity during busy spells.
Asda signs up Leeds law firm for liability work
The Leeds office of Forbes Solicitors has announced that Asda has become a new client of the firm.
Lorega launches ATE claims service
Lorega has launched an after the event claims preparation, mitigation and negotiation service.
Axis Claims Pro launches TPA team
SCM Insurance Services company Axis Claims Pro is set to create a third party administration unit.
Davies hails LV and Zurich wins as volumes jump 44%
Claims management and loss adjusting business Davies Group has unveiled a pre-tax profit of £2.8m on a turnover of £30m for the 12 months ending 31 March 2010.
Quadra appoints senior adjuster
Quadra Claims Services has named former Carr Greenwood Smith employee Iain Johnston as a senior adjuster.
Cunningham Lindsey launches apprenticeship scheme in Scotland
Cunningham Lindsey is offering apprenticeship places in Scotland for the first time.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny was saddened to learn of the death of fellow socialite and raconteur Alan MacDonald earlier this year.
VRS snatches Tesco property contract from GAB Robins
VRS Adjusters is poised to replace rival GAB Robins as the sole loss adjuster for Tesco's global property portfolio.
Lloyds chooses Crawford over adjusting trio after review
A trio of loss adjusters will no longer work with Lloyds Banking Group after it moved to a solus arrangement with Crawford & Company.
Adjuster appoints new Greek head
Charles Taylor adjusting has appointed James Greene as director of its average adjusting business, Richards Hogg Lindley (Hellas), in Piraeus, Greece.
Merlin revamps loss adjusting arm
Loss adjusting and claims management company Merlin Professional Claims Services has restructured its loss adjusting arm appointing Russell Crewe as its new divisional director.
Quinn faces huge claim after burger factory fire
Beleaguered insurer Quinn is set to face a significant claim after a factory used by fast food giant Burger King was destroyed by fire, it has emerged.
Claims - Real estate: Estate of play
With real estate investment going global, Graham Smart examines the insurance industry's approach to protecting the assets involved.