Crawford & Company
Crawford appoints six new UK sectional heads in shake up
Crawford & Company UK has reorganised its general insurance business into six business sectors in a move it claims will align it more closely to its clients’ distribution and provide an improved operational focus.
Post Europe country review: Poland, the calm in the storm
The Polish insurance market is no longer seen as an emerging one and as Edward Murray explains its strength through recession has meant that it is now a target for players from the rest of Europe.
Insurance Insight country review: Poland, the calm in the storm
The Polish insurance market is no longer seen as an emerging one and as Edward Murray explains its strength through recession has meant that it is now a target for players from the rest of Europe.
Crawford back into profit in Q3 compared to 2009
Crawford & Company today reported that in the third quarter 2010 revenues before reimbursements for the international operations segment increased 4.1% to $105.7m from $101.5m for the same period in 2009.
In series - Property claims: Wait less programme
Technology has the ability to deliver improvements and increase efficiency in property claims handling. Sam Barrett reports on some of the advances being made and the benefits they can bring.
EC3 top 25 broker listing
EC3 top 25 broker listing, in association with IMAS Corporate Advisors..
Agrical bolsters building claims service with hire of Gent
Yorkshire-based loss adjuster Agrical has hired Martin Gent to oversee its surveying services and building losses arm.
Major loss: Repair or replace?
When a business suffers an unexpected catastrophe, Veronica Cowan looks into the decision making behind the option to repair or replace damaged premises, stock or machinery.
In series - Property claims: The price is right
Getting the balance right over rates for property claims is essential. Sam Barrett reports on the measures taken to ensure repairs are carried out at the market rate, keeping both customers and contractors happy.
Cooper Gay unveils re-brand
Specialist marine insurance broker, Junge & Co, has rebranded its reinsurance broking operations as ‘Cooper Gay Germany’.
Career path & CSR: Young professionals prepare to unveil social media surge plans
A group of young insurance professionals are putting their heads together to investigate how social media can be used to improve communication with customers during a claims surge.
Claims - VAT relief: Finding relief
With VAT rising to 20% from early next year, Alistair Winning & David Damsell look at how the rules surrounding this tax need to be examined closely by all parties to ensure the full relief available is claimed.
Crawford's day of service
More than 1200 staff at Crawford & Company have dedicated their free time to helping others in their communities as part of the loss adjuster's second annual global day of service.
Postbox: 'Heroic' efforts not reflected
I am disappointed to see our position in the 'Insurance 360 Loss Adjusters' survey (www.postonline.co.uk/1740882 ).
Post Intelligence Benchmarking – Loss adjusting: The loss leaders
Insurance 360‘s groundbreaking survey of the performance of loss adjusting firms reveals who is performing well and who needs to up their game. Peter joy reports.
Fraud Management Briefing news: Psychology is 'no silver bullet' strategy
The most advanced psychological techniques must be used as part of an overall fraud strategy to be most effective, Crawford's claims psychology director Nikki Grieve-Top claimed.
Crawford & Co manager named Insurance Charities president
The Insurance Charities has announced Kirsten Watson, key account manager at Crawford and Company has been elected as president for the forthcoming year.
Crawford creates marine unit
Crawford has confirmed it is to expand its Global Marine capability in the UK.
Career path & CSR news: Crawford & Co sees first set of MBA graduates
The first cohort of 15 of its emerging leaders have now successfully graduated from Crawford & Company’s bespoke MBA programme. This group comprises eight from the UK and seven from the loss adjuster’s continental europe, Middle east and Africa area.
Interview - Andrew Homewood: A developing role at the CILA
With 35 years in the industry, new CILA president Andrew Homewood is well placed to guide the institute through an important phase in its development. Leigh Jackson finds out his plans for the organisation.
Penny Black's insurance week
This week Penny witnessed the most heart-thumping, testosterone-fuelled event of the insurance calendar.
Ex-Crawford manager joins Davies
Davies Group has appointed Vic Noble as head of property adjusting operations.
Crawford marks training successes
Crawford & Company's bespoke MBA training programme for future business leaders has produced its first 15 graduates.
Crawford marks training successes
Crawford & Company's bespoke MBA training programme for future business leaders has produced its first 15 graduates.