Loss adjusting
Former Davies’ COO takes Independent Group role
Former Davies chief operating officer Andy Webb has resurfaced in a new role as managing director for insurance at restoration services provider Independent Group.
Lower claims frequency hits Charles Taylor adjusting profit
Growth in Charles Taylor's management services and Isle of Man-based run-off insurance business in 2012 have offset reduced earnings in its adjusting services business, which was hit by a lower number of complex claims than the previous year.
Foil expands ranks with first non-law firms
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has boosted its presence in the claims sector by signing up its first wave of non-law firms as trade & industry partners.
Crawford takes majority stake in energy consultancy
Crawford & Company is to acquire a majority interest in loss consultancy Lloyd Warwick International.
High-profile departures at Cunningham Lindsey raise questions of wider trend
A recent wave of departures from loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey may represent senior management seeking to “cash out” following the arrival of a new parent in CVC Capital Partners last October.
Market Moves: Ex-pro footballer among notable new recruits in busy week across industry
The past week produced an even recruitment spread across the industry, with the usual flurry of hires within the broking sector headed by two regional appointments at Bluefin. These were complemented by additions at firms representing the loss adjusting,…
GAB Robins given bronze Investors in People accreditation
Loss adjuster GAB Robins has been given an award for its commitment to employee development.
Your say: Investing in claims at the front end
The insurance industry has long since recognised that costs - and not necessarily damages - are the biggest thorn in its side, hence the campaigning against and efforts to combat disproportionate solicitor’s costs.
Cunningham COO among senior trio exit
Loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey has confirmed that three of its most senior executives have left the company.
Criterion swoops for Cunningham HNW lead
Loss adjuster Criterion has bolstered its ranks with the recruitment of Cunningham Lindsey’s private client services division founder, Sean Ball.
Lorega selected by Gallagher Heath to fast-track property claims
Gallagher Heath has agreed to white-label Lorega’s range of loss recovery insurance products after unveiling the launch of Gallagher Heath Assist.
SSL Claims inks CIOB partnership deal
Northampton-based loss adjuster SSL Claims has become the first loss adjuster to become a member of the Chartered Institute of Building.
CILA takes IMD2 fears to Brussels
CILA boss Malcolm Hyde has taken his concerns on the Insurance Mediation Directive 2 to MEPs.
Penny Black's Insurance week
Not content with becoming a You Tube sensation for his dance moves, LV's general insurance chief operating officer Peter Horton has decided that he would also like to dominate the world of fashion.
Buckley Scott launches fixed-fee, fast-track service
Loss adjuster Buckley Scott has unveiled a new plan designed to tackle challenges for EL and PL claims introduced by the incoming civil justice reforms.
SSL unveils cost cutting plans for third party collision claims
Specialist loss adjuster SSL Claims has launched a new service to adjust third-party motor collision claims.
Ecclesiastical and Quadra in dual branding strategy
Quadra Claims Services director Dave Greenwood has confirmed the firm will retain its independence despite strengthening its links with insurer Ecclesiastical.
GAB Robins expands tablet adjusting programme
Loss adjuster GAB Robins is to deploy tablets with all loss adjusting teams by the end of Q2.
Fixed costs scheme to reduce liability costs by 50%
The introduction of fixed fees for personal injury cases conducted through the road traffic accident portal could bring the defendants’ costs down by 50%, according to Garwyn.
Tropical cyclone Oswald writes off Bundaberg homes
Homes in the city of Bundaberg, Queensland are likely to be a total loss following the passage of Tropical cyclone Oswald according to Cunningham Lindsey
Axis acquisition to drive international expansion at York
York Risk Services Group has acquired loss adjuster Axis as part of the company’s plans to expand international growth.
Foil CEO and Cunningham's Roberts join Camford Sutton
Claims consultancy Camford Sutton has enlisted Foil CEO Laurence Besemer to serve as one of its associates.
Career development: Cunningham Lindsey programme boosts adjusters' numbers
Cunningham Lindsey's ACILA support programme has produced just over 30% of the newly qualified loss adjusters at the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, the firm has claimed.
Market Moves: Reshuffles at Ace Group and Axa represent week's main moves
Ace Group, Axa and Legal & General were the most active firms in the recruitment space this week, with the trio making major reshuffles. Ace rejigged its Europe, Middle East and Africa claims team, Axa added new executives to it direct and partnerships…