Davies Group
Market Moves - 3 April 2014
A round up of who has moved where in the market this week.
Interview: Dan Saulter: Hitting the ground running
When Dan Saulter was announced as chief executive at Davies, many in the market were surprised. He explains why he is the right man for the job and why the recent swathe of storms held no fears for him.
Garwyn boasts 69% portal retention rate
Davies Group-owned Garwyn has reported a retention rate for liability claims with the Ministry of Justice portal 20% above the industry average.
Davies appointed to Yorkshire tyre blaze
Garwyn Davies Liability has been appointed by a public liability insurer to handle a tyre fire in Yorkshire.
Interview: Brent Escott: Change for the better
Brent Escott has seen it all, with his 20-year career covering most areas of the insurance industry. So did becoming CEO of under-fire Card Protection Plan faze him? Not a bit.
Adjusters sceptical over ‘organic growth’ plans after Davies seals Garwyn deal
Sources say Davies CEO Saulter’s background points to further M&A activity.
Saulter pledges organic growth focus after Garwyn buy
Davies chief executive Dan Saulter says his business will focus on growing through contract wins and recruitment rather than acquisition after it today sealed a deal to acquire Garwyn.
Davies confirms Garwyn acquisition
Davies has confirmed a deal to acquire specialist loss adjuster Garwyn.
Davies inks Garwyn deal
Loss adjuster Davies last night completed a deal to acquire Garwyn, Post understands.
Claims Club: Insurers unconcerned by St Jude storm losses despite high-profile buildup
The scale of the St Jude Day storm in the UK has been described as greatly exaggerated by claims bosses, who have played down the lasting industry impact of the much‑publicised weather event.
Covéa recruits from Davies for household claims lead
Covéa has swooped to appoint Davies Loss Adjusters’ operational delivery manager as its new home claims service manager.
Loss Adjuster Listings 2013
More about the companies in the 2013 loss adjuster listings.
Loss Adjusting: Insight Report: state of play for loss adjusters
Based on comprehensive front-line input from more than 150 claims professionals working at insurers and broking firms, the Loss Adjusters Insight Report 2013 provides detailed operational insights on the UK’s nine most commonly used adjusting firms.
Career File: Charles Crawford -Ex-Davies CEO launches consultancy firm
Former Davies chief executive Charles Crawford has launched his own consultancy firm 13 months after leaving the loss adjuster.
Ex-Davies CEO Crawford resurfaces in consultancy role
Former Davies chief executive Charles Crawford has launched his own consultancy firm 13 months after leaving the loss adjuster.
Davies unveils office move plans
Davies Group will move its 180 DMS business and national command centre to new and better offices providing 80 additional seats.
Davies and Garwyn tight-lipped on acquisition rumours
Loss adjusters Davies and Garwyn are refusing to be drawn on growing market speculation of an acquisition, with Davies as the senior partner.
Loss adjusting Regulation: If it ain't broke
Loss adjusters claim they are already monitored closely but should they face formal regulation like the rest of the insurance industry?
Saulter to start as Davies Group CEO in July
Dan Saulter will take up his role as chief executive of Davies Group on 1 July.
European regulators’ inability to find traction leaves loss adjusters in limbo
FCA regulation and claims certification touted as solutions to IMDII removal
Leader: A fresh start
So, spring has sprung; daffodils are in bloom, chicks and lambs are being born and even the insurance industry is seeing some stirrings of green shoots – even if the weather doesn’t quite agree.
Commentators question new Davies CEO Saulter’s claims credentials
Former Davies chief executive Charles Crawford has backed the long-awaited appointment of his successor at the loss adjuster in the shape of Towergate’s group mergers & acquisitions boss Dan Saulter.
Crawford UK appoints Lofkin as agricultural south field team manager
Paul Lofkin has joined Crawford’s UK operation as part of a continued push on agricultural business.
Davies and GAB Robins – a tale of two loss adjusters: The Claims Club monthly missive
It was somewhat inevitable that two claims firms inextricably linked by the tittle-tattle in the loss adjusting village should make important announcements that will shape their futures.