Loss adjusting
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…
Loss adjuster launches live video reporting for surveyors
Northampton based loss adjuster SSL Claims has unveiled a new video capability for surveyors to stream claims visits online.
McLarens launches expanded Bristol office
Commercial claims loss adjuster McLarens is to target the South West of the UK for growth, setting up a new, enlarged office in Bristol.
LV deal boosts Davies business after Zurich and NFU Mutual losses
Loss adjuster Davies has confirmed it has signed a "significant" deal with existing insurer partner LV, as it gets closer to naming a new chief executive.
Top five Asian news stories
The top five Asian stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Top Mark and Claim Reaction launch Northern Ireland venture
Top Mark has joined with loss adjuster Claim Reaction to form a new Northern Ireland operation.
Delta makes three hires
Delta Claims Services has started 2013 with a spate of new additions.
Forty-hour snowstorm to blanket the UK
The Met Office has issued its first 'red' severe weather warning for two years, after confirming that snow will cover the UK for the weekend.
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.
Cunningham Lindsey asseses Tasmanian bushfire damage
More than 130 homes as well as farming and commercial properties have been destroyed in bushfires that are ravishing parts of Tasmania.
Adjusting Solutions partners go their separate ways
Loss adjuster Adjusting Solutions has ceased trading after co-founders Tom Battell and David Martin ended their seven-year partnership to pursue separate ventures.
Market moves: Towergate and Kinetic get the recruitment ball rolling for 2013
Towergate and Kinetic were the most active recruiters this week, each bringing in a raft of new hires. Towergate welcomed a seven-strong team to its office in Aberdeen, while Kinetic brought in three new staff from Lime Street brokers.
Tasmania bushfire losses could top AUS$49m
Losses from bushfires that have ravaged Tasmania in the past few days are expected to be around AUS$49m (€39m).
Tasmania racked by wildfires
More than 100 buildings have been destroyed by wildfires on the Australian island of Tasmania.
Crawford expands commercial workforce with 16 hires
Crawford Global Technical Services UK has boosted its aviation division with six new hires.
Your Say: Difficult to achieve exclusivity
I read the recent news story (Imperial challenges "underhand" practices) with interest as we are one of the (but not a direct) competitors to Imperial.