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Crawford Q1 net income up 60%
Loss adjusting giant Crawford has reported soaring net income, with UK earnings cited as helping to driving growth in revenues.
Post magazine – 9 May 2013
How do your customers rate the claims service you provide? Probably not as well as you think.
HCML unveils physio network
A rehabilitation and case management specialist has unveiled a new network of physiotherapy clinics.
Settlement fairness failing to meet customer expectations
Personal lines customers demand better claims advice
Australian adjuster kicks off UK recruitment drive
Stream Group Australia is planning to expand its UK operation by entering the Manchester and Bristol markets.
Survey: Natural disaster risk planning needs improvement
Although there is a greater recognition of the threat from natural disasters, there are still insufficient mitigation plans in place from companies.
Xchanging recruits Crawford global markets VP
Technology provider Xchanghing has recruited Crawford’s vice president of global markets to serve as its new executive director of Xchanging Claims Services.
Movers & shakers: All aboard as every sector chips in with compelling recruitment performances
Hires, departures and extra-curricular appointments were finalised across the board this week, as the managerial merry-go-round gathered speed. At UK General, Neil Martin has been hired to take on the role vacated by Bluefin-bound John Neil, while in the…
Risk management essential to innovation say business leaders
Innovation and risk management are seen as two sides of the same coin by business leaders seeking to grow their companies.
Quindell revenue rises 904% in 2012
Quindell Portfolio has reported a 904% year-on-year increase in revenue to £137.6m (2011: £13.7m) while pre-tax profit increased by 915% to £41.2m (2011: £4.1m).
Fire cuts exposing insurers warns IFIC
The insurance industry is being exposed by cuts to the UK’s fire and rescue services according to IFIC Forensics.
Crawford training investment sees 47 staff win Cila and CII certificates
Almost 50 staff at Crawford’s UK operation have completed professional certification with the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusting and the Chartered Institute of Insurance, 18 months after the loss adjuster boosted spending on training.
Fraud: Asia's awakening
The Asian insurance market is far behind Western counterparts when it comes to tackling the problem of fraud. Nicky Burridge discovers what initiatives have in the region, focusing on Singapore and Hong Kong.
SARS-like virus kills five in Saudi Arabia
Five people have died and two are ill in Saudi Arabia after contracting a SARS-like virus.
SRA chief Townsend to step down
Solicitors Regulation Authority chief executive Antony Townsend will leave his role later this year.
Expertise Live Video: The fight against fraud
The second Expertise Live event, held in association with Zurich, focused on fighting fraud in personal lines motor business.
AI: More prosecutions would help the fight against insurance fraud
Insurers' appetite for prosecution could help reduce motor fraud, David Montgomery, chief executive at Armour Intelligence said.
More than 1000 UK motorists attacked by missiles in 2012
On average two motorists were attacked by thrown missiles every day of 2012, according to figures obtained by Autoglass.
Multilingual travel assistance tool launched
A travel assistance service offering UK tourists and business travellers telephone support in their own language has launched.
Quindell Portfolio wins accident management contract
Quindell Portfolio has won a contract with an accident management company which will see the software, consultancy and technology provider aggregate volume from smaller brokers and other insurance intermediaries.
Hong Kong companies hire private eyes over sick leave
Employment insurance premiums in Hong Kong have increased by around 20% to 30% in the past three years, making companies more wary about sick leave claims.
Post magazine – 2 May 2013
The latest edition of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
QBE backs manual handling campaign for construction
QBE has lent its support to an initiative from charity Backcare and manual handling experts Pristine Condition to reduce injuries in the construction industry.
News review: 2 May 2013
A round-up of news stories from this week.