Crawford & Company
Crawford & Co launches Alternative Business Structure
Jason Spencer will join Crawford in setting up the alternative business structure (ABS) in order to deliver a wider variety of services.
IBIS 2016: Days of human intervention in low value motor claims could be numbered
The use of technology will dramatically change the way motor claims are handled, delegates were told at the IBIS Global Summit 2016 in Barcelona on Tuesday.
Blog: Uberisation of claims would be detrimental to customers in surge scenarios
Clive Nicholls, UK & Ireland CEO at Crawford & Company, disagrees loss adjusting will soon be disrupted by the 'gig economy'. He argues the industry cannot rely on freelancers to carry out claims surveys in surge scenarios.
Motor: Manufacturers and insurers – joining up the data
With a raft of new technology being installed in motor vehicles, the debate has started over who owns the data it produces – insurers or manufacturers?
FCA SME claims review “sharpened” focus, but was not a major factor in industry response during 2015/16 floods
The insurance industry’s response to the winter flood in terms of SME commercial claims would have been hailed a success, even without the Financial Conduct Authority’s 2015 thematic review into this area.
From Mister Maker and Keith Chegwin to upsetting Beliebers, how has #insurance embraced Twitter?
With Twitter celebrating its tenth birthday this week @insuranceswifty decided to ask a number of insurance-based social media advocates for their thoughts on the platform.
The Claims Process: Together again
Hammering down loss adjusters on fees proved a false economy for insurers as falling service standards merely wreaked more havoc on the industry’s reputation. But sense has prevailed and the two sectors are showing signs of a welcome reconciliation
Crawford unveils new international executive structure
Crawford & Company has announced a new international management structure including a shared services leadership team and an executive team.
Crawford TPA Broadspire to be led by Sutcliffe as Clubley steps down
Crawford & Company’s third-party administration business Broadspire has replaced Margaret Clubley as managing director of its UK business with Ian Sutcliffe, former Crawford UK client relationships director.
Fraud: The fight goes on
The insurance fraud taskforce has reported, but now we are in limbo, so will there be work to ensure the report’s recommendations materialise or will it be a missed opportunity?
Crawford international division reports reduced earnings amid ‘headwinds'
Fourth quarter operating earnings in Crawford & Company's international segment dropped to $7.3m (£5.1m) in 2015 compared to the Q4 2014 result of $9.6m.
Gladwell to leave Innovation Group amid flurry of exits
Innovation Group UK property head Greg Gladwell is to leave the company on 31 March after six months in his role.
Panes begins McLarens' Asia-Pacific leadership role
Global loss adjuster McLarens has confirmed the appointment of two senior managers in Asia-Pacific.
20 dead after strongest storm in Fiji's recorded history
At least 20 people have died after the strongest storm ever recorded in the southern hemisphere smashed into Fiji over the weekend.
Taiwan building standards under scrutiny after deadly earthquake
Taiwanese authorities believe poor construction methods helped cause the collapse of a block of flats in the city of Tainan after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake.
The Post Power List 2016
In a year where regulation, natural disasters, consolidation and cyber/digital again look set to make waves, and when the country could learn if it’s in or out of the European Union, Post had a mind mapping session – with a bottle of wine – to see who…
Rank: 43 - Ian Muress, international CEO, Crawford & Company
After getting the green light early in 2015 for the GAB Robbins merger, Crawford spent the year bedding in.
Chubb partners with Crawford on cyber incident response platform
Global loss adjuster Crawford & Company has teamed up with Chubb to provide the insurer’s clients with a single point of contact and an around the clock response platform to report cyber incidents.
Market Moves - 28 January 2016
All the latest movers and shakers in the industry.
Crawford still waiting on findings of bribery investigation
Loss adjusting giant Crawford & Company is still waiting to hear if it will face any regulatory action over a potential breach of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Quiz of the week - 8 January
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Europe: What the new privacy regulations mean for insurance services providers
It's almost upon us. After an epic journey, the much vaunted overhaul of European data protection rules has arrived, placing a tougher compliance burden not only on insurers, but also on companies that provide services to them.
Crawford opens Carlisle office to support flood victims
Loss adjuster Crawford & Company has opened an office in Carlisle in Cumbria to support community members impacted by recent flooding.
Panes to join McLarens from Crawford
Chris Panes, formerly CEO of Asia for Crawford, is leaving the loss adjuster to join rival McLarens in February.