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Adjusters grow unattractive to private equity houses
Private equity houses are growing increasingly cautious about investing in loss adjusters, and one firm has already written down its investment in the market by millions, Post can reveal.
Merlin clients and staff seek new homes after facilities firm quits takeover talks
After almost two decades in the insurance industry, loss adjuster Merlin Claims went into administration last week, arguably the victim of a private equity deal that saddled it with too much debt and a dwindling client list.
L&G confirms pet and travel insurance offerings
Major household insurer Legal & General has confirmed it will launch pet, travel and mid-net worth insurance products before the end of the year.
Buckley Scott raids Groupama and Cunningham Lindsey for new hires
Loss adjuster Buckley Scott has made a string of appointments at its London and regional offices.
Graduate lessons: Embrace the social media concept
Graduate trainees may lack claims experience but their communication skills are state of the art, says Neil Gibson.
Climate Change: Turbulent times
With climate change a growing global concern, how is the insurance industry playing its part in saving the planet?
Garwyn hands regional role to ex-Cunningham specialist
Garwyn has hired former Cunningham Lindsay complex loss specialist Mike Higgins as manager for the London and South East region.
Weather claims to hit £750m as industry waits for SoP announcement
The insurance industry is hopeful that the government will finally release details of the flood risk model that will replace the Statement of Principles before its summer recess next week.
Cunningham Lindsey sets deadline for claimant visits
Cunningham Lindsey is aiming to visit all claimants impacted by recent adverse weather conditions by the end of the week, after settling 28% of claims received since 8 June.
Crawford nabs Cunningham Lindsey COO for EMEA role
Crawford & Company EMEA/A-P has appointed former Cunningham Lindsey UK chief operating officer and chief finance officer John Jenner to commercial director and director of strategy & performance development for the region.
Interns begin CILA summer placement
University students have kicked-off their month-long internship scheme arranged by the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters.
AIRMIC 2012: Risk managers want outcomes-based policies
Risk managers want policies based on outcomes not perils, according to Prudential's group insurance risk manager Helen Hayden.
Claims bosses urge insurers to develop integrated localised flood response
Flooding in areas of the UK previously considered low risk has led claims bosses to urge insurers to concentrate on developing an integrated localised flood response, while arguments over a collaborative risk transfer solution rumble on.
As job cuts hit loss adjusters, firms commit to investing in future talent
The loss adjusting industry has had a tough few months but, as major firms have been forced to shed staff, they are also vowing to continue to invest in the people they have retained.
Allianz renews GAB Robins, Cunningham Lindsey and Davies contracts
Allianz Insurance has renewed contracts with GAB Robins, Cunningham Lindsey and Davies for another two years.
Lack of UK loss adjusting regulation prompts policyholder to take action
A disgruntled policyholder, who is suing the Davies Group after being forced out of his Grade II-listed home, has vowed to help bring about the regulation of loss adjusters.
RTA Portal extension: Delivering swift justice
The extension of the road traffic accident claims portal has met with mixed reactions, with concerns over the practicalities involved and how it will affect the personal injury market.
L&G's solus adjuster Merlin to lose claims work in pilot
Legal & General has admitted that incumbent loss adjuster Merlin could see its contracted workload shrink when the six-month claim handling pilot kicks off next Tuesday.
Cunningham Lindsey signs three-year claims handling deal with Equity
Cunningham Lindsey has teamed up with Equity Red Star's home insurance division to provide the insurer with claims handling services.
Insurers secure Edinburgh subsidence liability from Coal Authority
The Lands Tribunal in Edinburgh has found in favour of a consortium of insurers in a long running case against the Coal Authority relating to 24 subsidence-affected residential properties in Rosewell, near Edinburgh.
Cunningham Lindsey young gun wins CII award
Cunningham Lindsey assistant adjuster and major loss surveyor John Newnes has won the Cardiff Chartered Insurance Institute Young Achiever of the Year award.
Japanese delegation visits Cunningham Lindsey for lesson in fraud detection
Cunningham Lindsey's Investigation Services recently hosted a visit from Japanese insurance industry representatives at the company's National Investigation Centre in Manchester.
Market moves: Insurers lead Easter recruitment charge
As the industry heads into the Easter break, insurers are, once again, leading the way in the recruitment space.
Independent Group snaps up former Cunningham Lindsay man
The Independent Group has appointed ex-Cunningham Lindsey head of client management at Oriel Services Scott Robinson to lead the development of its building surveying and validation arm.