Loss adjusting
Charles Taylor appoints three to London energy team
Charles Taylor Adjusting has made three appointments in its London energy loss adjusting team including Mike Riley as energy director.
GAB loses out on Lloyds Bank claims contract
Lloyds Bank has decided against renewing a claims contract with GAB Robins, moving all overflow business over to Crawford, Post can reveal.
Cunningham Lindsey promotes Johnston to London major loss role
Cunningham Lindsey has moved international adjuster Iain Johnston to a new role as London and South East major loss director.
GAB joins customer service institute
GAB Robins has joined the Institute of Customers Services, committing to help all staff undertake targeted qualifications within two years.
Market Moves - 6 March 2014
All the movers and shakers in recruitment in the insurance industry this week.
Crawford bolsters UK business development unit
Adjusting giant Crawford & Company has boosted the numbers of it UK business development and key account management team, with the recruitment of four new team members and four promotions.
Most flooded homes now accessible says GAB
The majority of homes flooded since Christmas are now accessible to adjusters according to GAB Robins.
'Loss adjusting' will drift away says Innovation Group boss
After sealing a £35m deal to acquire LAS, Innovation Group chief executive Andy Roberts has forecast the demise of loss adjusting as terminology.
Career development: Questgates makes training pledge
Specialist loss adjuster Questgates has pledged to put all its internal claims handlers and specialists through professional examinations as part of a scholarship programme launched last year.
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.
Education, education, education
Fraud is a major and growing issue. We've all heard the figures bandied around about how much this crime costs our industry, but the responsibility for tackling fraud does not lie at any one door.
Positive market response leads LWI to pursue global growth
Energy loss adjuster Lloyd Warwick International is planning on opening new offices and recruiting “stars of the future” in a bid to support international growth.
Millburn administrators appoint Certo to handle indemnity claims
Certo Loss Adjusters has been appointed by the administrators of Millburn Insurance Company to deal with indemnity claims.
IFIC Forensics launches fire triage service
IFIC Forensics has launched a forensic fire triage service which aims to reduce insurers’ exposure to claims leakage from residential and small commercial arson cases, particularly in times of claims surge.
Cunningham Lindsey on the scene following Clacton gas explosion
Cunningham Lindsey has confirmed it is dealing with 10 separate property claims following a gas explosion in Clacton, Essex, which has left 10 people injured and destroyed two homes.
Market Moves - 6 February 2014
It was a busy week in recruitment again for insurers, with Ace, Marketform and XL Group among those recruiting.
Vehicle Technology: End of the driver?
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, nine motor manufacturers exhibited autonomous car prototypes. What does this technological leap mean for the future of motor insurance?
Europe: Weathering the storm
Europe got a battering from natural catastrophes in 2013, resulting in the region clocking up the most loss events for the year across the globe.
100-plus Crawford staff secure CILA and CII qualifications in 2013
Loss adjusting giant Crawford & Company saw more than 100 of its staff awarded professional qualifications by the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters and the Chartered Insurance Institute in 2013.
Horsemeat Scandal: Making hay
The horsemeat crisis first hit the news in January 2013, leading to more regulation in the food industry. However, not all cases resulted in litigation
Davies appointed to Yorkshire tyre blaze
Garwyn Davies Liability has been appointed by a public liability insurer to handle a tyre fire in Yorkshire.
In Series: Motor: Areas of improvement
With any savings that can be made in the motor market eagerly sought by insurers, what impact are possible savings through intelligent vehicle repair allocation having?
Cunningham Lindsey hails training after 55% increase in CILA passes
Seventy-three members of Cunningham Lindsey’s claims handling staff gained their CILA qualifications in 2013, over 55% more than the previous year.
GAB Robins welcomes record qualifications year
GAB Robins has hailed its investment in continuous professional development after 39 employees were awarded Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters qualifications in 2013, the highest number achieved by the loss adjuster in a single year.