McLarens
Interview: Graham Smart, McLarens Europe
It has been three years since Graham Smart took over the role of McLarens Europe MD from Trevor Latimer. He reflects on the challenges the market has faced and what growth opportunities remain.
The nomadic life: what does it take to be a specialist loss adjuster?
A group of new recruits to McLarens Aviation learn about what it takes to be a loss adjuster
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
Panes begins McLarens' Asia-Pacific leadership role
Global loss adjuster McLarens has confirmed the appointment of two senior managers in Asia-Pacific.
Blog: Flood claimants must prepare for the long haul
There may be less media interest in the floods but loss adjusters must manage expectations as the hard work has only just begun
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.
McLarens names Brown CEO as Chalfant becomes exec chair
Global loss adjuster McLarens has unveiled a senior management reshuffle that will see chief operating officer Gary Brown take over as CEO with his predecessor in the role, Vern Chalfant, becoming executive chairman.
Axa unveils loss adjuster panels for property claims
Axa has named four loss adjusters on two panels to deal with commercial property and household claims.
McLarens bolsters northern presence with Leeds casualty unit
Loss adjuster McLarens has launched a northern casualty unit to focus on developing its casualty business in the north of England and in Scotland.
McLarens Aviation lands in China
McLarens Aviation has opened a Beijing office, following the appointment of its first Chinese national surveyor, Dennis Shoulei Dong.
Crawford's Allan to join QBE in Singapore
Global loss adjuster Crawford has made two senior appointments in Asia as the firm's Singapore general manager Martin Allan leaves for QBE.
McLarens opens Cork office and hires two Top Mark adjusters in Belfast
Loss adjuster McLarens has extended its all-Ireland offering by establishing a presence in Cork and appointing a pair of Top Mark adjusters to its Belfast operation.
Drones: Up, up and away
The rise in drone use shows no sign of slowing down, both on a personal and commercial level. Insurers can utilise the technology to improve efficiency and tap into a new area of insurance.
Europe: From Bolton to Bermuda
Like double decker buses, Bermuda hadn’t had a hurricane make landfall for 27 years – then experienced two in five days. The phenomenon tested loss adjusters at McLarens to the limit
Ageas unveils consolidated commercial claims panel
Crawford & Company and its recently acquired business GAB Robins are among the big winners following the consolidation of Ageas’ commercial claims panels.
Market Moves - 5 March 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Post's Christmas Q&A
As the festive season is drawing to a close, Post caught up with some of the insurance industry's key players to talk miserable Christmas songs, Die Hard and Mr Blobby...
Review of The Year: Loss adjusting
In the week that loss adjusting giant Crawford acquired GAB Robins for £45.8m, Post seeks loss adjusters’ views on how the rest of the year was for the sector and what 2015 holds in store
Regional Review: Glasgow
Glasgow’s reputation as a vibrant, people-orientated city is reflected in its dynamic general insurance market in which over-capacity and a high number of resident brokers have not deterred new players from pouring in. Even hardened insurance…
Penny Black’s Insurance Week - 20 November
Penny is used to her fair share of moonshine, but even she takes her hat off to the brave London-based staff at loss adjuster McLarens.
McLarens Aviation handling Virgin Galactic claims
McLarens Aviation has been appointed to handle claims emanating from the Virgin Galactic Space Ship Two crash, Post understands.
Comment: Spontaneously combusting hay bales
The summer harvest period is a busy time of year for farmers – and consequently a busy time for the agriculture segment of the commerical lines market. Peter Thompson, divisional director at McLarens company Agrical, explains some of typical challenges…
Blog: From Bowring to General Accident to AIG, insurance brands reborn
Over the last week we have seen two insurance brands of days gone past given a new lease of life.
Interview: Nigel Minett: Flying high
Nigel Minett’s long career in loss adjusting has seen him deployed in all corners of the globe. Now in the cockpit as McLarens Aviation managing director, he tells Post how his international experience will ensure the firm’s expansion plans really take…