Loss assessing - coping with the floods - Turning up the volume
Loss assessors have been busier than ever over the last few months but many believe they are still not getting the recognition they deserve. Edward Murray investigates steps 'the clients' champions' are taking to ensure more people take notice
With an earthquake in Kent and flooding right across the UK over recent months, it is not surprising that insurance companies and loss adjusters have been fully stretched in handling the subsequent
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