Loss adjusting
Insurers praise speed of London market response to Nairobi mall attack
The speed of the London market response to September’s Nairobi shopping mall siege demonstrates its authority in reacting to terrorist events, those involved in the response have told Post.
Interview: David Johnson: Wrapped up in foil
Having been involved with the Forum of Insurance Lawyers since the early beginnings of his career, incoming president David Johnson is keen to make his mark during his tenure. He reveals how he plans to consolidate the organisation’s new found authority…
Market Moves: Big moves among brokers as Lyons and Trott re-emerge in new roles
A hectic spurt of recruitment this week saw some top-level moves at some of the UK’s largest brokers, with Gallagher recruiting an RSA account manager to help run sales in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Meanwhile. the Scottish broker’s former managing…
Loss Adjuster Listings 2013
More about the companies in the 2013 loss adjuster listings.
Loss Adjusting: Insight Report: state of play for loss adjusters
Based on comprehensive front-line input from more than 150 claims professionals working at insurers and broking firms, the Loss Adjusters Insight Report 2013 provides detailed operational insights on the UK’s nine most commonly used adjusting firms.
Career File: Charles Crawford -Ex-Davies CEO launches consultancy firm
Former Davies chief executive Charles Crawford has launched his own consultancy firm 13 months after leaving the loss adjuster.
High net worth: Staying on top
With an increasing number of direct players entering the high net worth arena, how can brokers stand out from the crowd and retain their traditional position as leaders of the market?
Charles Taylor forecasts growth for adjusting business
Professional services firm Charles Taylor is readying itself for growth in its adjusting business following investment in people and assets.
Ex-Davies CEO Crawford resurfaces in consultancy role
Former Davies chief executive Charles Crawford has launched his own consultancy firm 13 months after leaving the loss adjuster.
Vietnam escapes worst of Haiyan
Typhoon Haiyan, which devastated many islands in the Philippines over the weekend, weakened to a category 1 storm before striking Vietnam.
Questgates launches hub in preparation for seasonal surge
Questgates has upped its third party property damage response by launching a dedicated hub to help insurers manage a potential increase in workload over winter.
Insurers set to pay the price after St Jude storm wreaks havoc in the South
Property damage from fallen trees expected to be among major costs.
McLarens partners with environmental adjuster
Global loss adjuster McLarens has partnered with US-based Global Risk Solutions, which specialises in environmental claims.
Loss adjuster Crawford grows New Zealand operation
Cerno New Zealand and Thomas Pasley and Associates are to become part of loss adjuster Crawford’s New Zealand operations.
Crawford grows New Zealand operation
Cerno New Zealand and Thomas Pasley and Associates are to become part of loss adjuster Crawford’s New Zealand operations.
Market Moves: Busy Bluefin makes big hires while Allianz swoops for a rival’s regional director
Broker Bluefin was the most active firm in the insurance sector this week, with two appointments shaking up its business in North Yorkshire and Scotland. Meanwhile, Allianz hired a rival’s regional director, Hiscox brought in a broker to head up its…
Private Investigators: Watching the watchmen
Three insurers were named among the firms being probed by the Information Commissioner’s Office for their use of rogue private eyes, but how will the wider industry be impacted by the investigation?
Questgates boosts corporate claims teams
Loss adjuster Questgates has made several new hires to bolster its Corporate Claims Solutions teams in Birmingham and Bolton.
Market Moves: Zurich departures and Tripp’s return top what has been a busy week for the market
It was a busy week for insurers seeking to bolster their numbers, with HSB, Avanti and Sterling among the firms to bring in new faces. Zurich, however, may have made the most significant announcement in the form of the departures of two of its broker…
McLarens' Smart targeting emerging European markets
Loss adjuster McLarens is eyeing opportunities in growing European economies, following the promotion of Graham Smart to the newly-created role of European managing director.
Market Moves: Retirement of high-profile trio among week’s major moves as RSA and Axa add new staff
This week was dominated by big-name departures from the insurance industry, with retirements at Axa, McLarens and Cunningham Lindsey. The exits of Max Carruthers, Trevor Latimer and Gerry Loughney stand out as the biggest moves in a week in which RSA and…
Your Say: Proud of position
I would respectfully like to correct the inaccurate comments that were made regarding Cunningham Lindsey's position, following the outcome of Aviva’s recent tender review.
McLarens MD Smart to target emerging European markets
Loss adjuster McLarens is eyeing opportunities in growing European economies, following the promotion of Graham Smart to the newly-created role of European managing director.
Loughney and Latimer's exits: Should adjusters be worried?
This week saw the retirement of two well-known senior loss adjusters with Gerry Loughney announcing his departure from Cunningham Lindsey and Trevor Latimer hanging up his McLarens’ hat, both after 40 plus years service to the market.