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Crawford & Co appoints US P&C chief executive
Crawford & Co has named former Cunningham Lindsey US president David Repinski as its new property and casualty CEO for operations in the US.
Electra backs Davies for long haul, despite £11m write-down in first year
Davies' private equity backer has committed to working with the loss adjuster for "at least five or six years", despite having to write down a third of the value of its stake in the first year of ownership.
Loss Adjuster Insight: Providing a quality service
Insurance 360's third annual survey reviews the performance of UK loss adjusters during 2012
Fairfax finalises Cunningham Lindsey private equity deal
Fairfax Financial Holdings has completed the disposition of its interest in Cunningham Lindsey Group for proceeds of approximately £167.7m ($270m).
Davies adjusters to join rival firms
Several Davies loss adjusters who worked on the NFU Mutual account are leaving after the firm lost its position on the insurer's property claims panel.
Review of the Year: Loss Adjusting - Stormy waters
With the demise of a major player, the insurer squeeze from insourcing and fresh flooding demanding effective surge response, 2012 has taken its toll on the loss adjusting industry. Is there hope on the horizon?
Crawford and Cunningham assist flooded Somerset villagers
Crawford & Company and Cunningham Lindsey have banded together to visit the flooded properties of NFU Mutual policyholders in Somerset.
McLarens expands all-Ireland business
Loss adjuster McLarens has expanded its offering in the North and the Republic of Ireland with the opening of a new office in Derry, its 14th in the UK and Ireland.
Cunningham Lindsey puts restoration companies on standby in St Asaph
Cunningham Lindsey this week dispatched property adjusters and surveyors to the flooded Welsh city of St Asaph this week.
Environment Agency issues 86 flood warnings
The Environment Agency issued 86 flood warnings today after torrential rain flooded the south of England.
Flooding already affecting south west England
Claims are flooding in from the south west of the UK, according to loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey.
Asian claims power
Claims is often touted as the shop window of insurance, and claims departments in Europe have been given increasing power. Sam Barrett finds out why the same is not true of Asia.
Industrial deafness: Noise nuisance
Despite decreasing employment in high-risk industries, some insurers are reporting a 50% increase in industrial deafness claims over the past two years. What's behind the rise, and should insurers worry that this is the new whiplash?
Cunningham Lindsey plans further LMC expansion following double hire
Cunningham Lindsey Liability Services is plotting further growth following a double appointment in its London market casualty business in the form of ex-Garwyn loss adjuster Debra Smart and in-house claims management expert Andrea Keyworth.
Claims Event: Loss adjusters claim logistics hinder further collaboration in surge events
Three loss adjuster chief executives have jointly defended any lack of collaboration on surge events compared with other sections of the insurance industry on claims issues.
Interview: David Mairs - my side of the story
Breaking a seven-year silence on the firm he founded, David Mairs defends the sale of Merlin, then Ashworth Mairs Group, to Hermes for £62m, offering his insight into the loss adjuster's downfall, the state of the market and why the time is right for his…
Cunningham Lindsey UK boss hints at further deals after CVC buyout
Fairfax Financial Holdings is to reduce its stake in Cunningham Lindsey from 43.2% to less than 10% under the loss adjuster's refinancing deal with CVC Capital Partners.
Post magazine - 4 October 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
CVC Capital Partners takes majority stake in loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey
CVC Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in global claims and loss adjusting firm Cunningham Lindsey.
CVC buys majority stake in Cunningham Lindsey
Private equity house CVC Capital Partners has bought a majority stake in loss adjusting giant Cunningham Lindsey.
Zurich hands commercial claims role to MYI
Loss adjuster MYI has landed a share of Zurich's commercial claims work, a contract that was previously handled solely by rival Cunningham Lindsey.
Claims Club monthly missive: Holy motors it's David Mairs
It has certainly been an interesting week at Post Towers, with the industry's finest rowing over customer services and an stimulating encounter with AMG founder David Mairs.
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Customer loyalty - At your service
Firms are increasingly turning to customer loyalty metrics to help understand customer needs, improve services and increase retention rates.
Davies dropped from Zurich and NFU Mutual claims handling panels
Davies has lost its place on the claims handling panels of NFU Mutual and Zurich, following reviews by the insurers.