Loss adjusting
LAS signs up to environmental management business plan
Birmingham-based claims management company LAS Claims has set out plans to achieve an international environmental accreditation by early 2013.
GAB and Crawford deal with increased claims volumes from weekend floods
GAB Robins saw claims volumes increase by 50% today and expects that figure to grow as rainfall spreads from the south west to Wales and the north of England.
GAB Robins receives claims from Wales after overnight flooding
GAB Robins has received several weather-related claims from north wales and south west England as the stormy weather continues to batter the country.
Weather claims rise for Crawford
Crawford & Company has seen a 27% rise in claims numbers after flooding in the south of England.
Environment Agency issues 86 flood warnings
The Environment Agency issued 86 flood warnings today after torrential rain flooded the south of England.
FUEDI and CILA to demand IMD II clarity from Europe
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters is becoming increasingly frustrated at being left in the dark as to how the "light touch" Insurance Mediation Directive will affect its members.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking: Loss Adjusters Insight Report 2012/13
Based on comprehensive front-line input from 104 claims professionals working at insurers and broking firms, the Loss Adjusters Insight Report 2012/13 provides detailed operational insights on the UK’s 10 most commonly used firms of loss adjusters, on…
Market moves: Giles' three appointments top the list
This week, broker Giles continued its expansive recruitment strategy by making three new appointments, including two branch directors and a development director for corporate risks.
Loss Adjusting Awards 2012: The winners
The inaugural Loss Adjusting Awards were held at the Royal Garden Hotel, London with more than 200 claims professionals in attendance.
MoJ reforms spark Questgates mediation pilot with Validus
Questgates has launched a pilot scheme with Validus of their Go2 Mediation service developed to provide an online liability mediation service, ahead of the incoming Ministry of Justice reforms.
Industrial deafness: Noise nuisance
Despite decreasing employment in high-risk industries, some insurers are reporting a 50% increase in industrial deafness claims over the past two years. What's behind the rise, and should insurers worry that this is the new whiplash?
Crawford hires Hong Kong construction adjuster
Loss adjuster Crawford & Co has appointed Peter Spencer as regional construction executive adjuster.
Woodgate & Clark named adjuster of the year
Woodgate & Clark was the big winner at the inaugural Post Magazine Loss Adjusting Awards, scooping the gongs for Best Overall Service in Major Loss and Adjuster of the Year 2012.
CILA appoints first female deputy president
Candy Holland, managing director of JLT subsidiary Echelon Claims Consultants, has been appointed deputy president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters.
GAB Robins reports profit rise in 2011
GAB Robins' pre-tax profit increased to £2.14m for the full year 2011, from £1.56m in 2010.
Davies signals 'time for change' with staff shake-up
Former Merlin Claims director John Watson is joining Davies Group amid a shake-up in which chief executive Charles Crawford and two senior colleagues are leaving.
Market moves: Fusion five mark the week's biggest move
Towergate-owned underwriter Fusion was the most active firm in the recruitment space this week, unveiling a new five-strong engineering team all joining from Aviva.
Business interruption: Playing with fire
Confusion and costs have led to fewer businesses taking out adequate business interruption cover, putting them at risk of significant losses. How can the industry rectify the situation?
Post magazine - 8 November 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
'Crippled infrastructure' hampers Sandy recovery
Assessing the scale of devastation wrought by Superstorm Sandy has been hampered by disruptions in fuel supply, communications and power, according to insurance firms on the ground.
McLarens brand in UK return as CEO Chalfant eyes deals
The McLarens brand has been resurrected in the UK insurance market after the loss adjusting group reclaimed the name in readiness to make global acquisitions in 2013.
Crawford to realise superstorm Sandy claims in Q4
Crawford & Company has anticipated that superstorm Sandy will generate "significant claims" expected to materialise in the fourth-quarter results.
GAB Robins loss adjusters gain gold Dewpoint accreditation
A group of loss adjusters from GAB Robins has become the first to be admitted to the new Dewpoint Professional Accreditation Scheme.
Crawford names chief administrative officer for EMEA-AP
Crawford & Company has appointed Chris Pinney, pictured, as chief administrative officer for EMEA and Asia Pacific with effect from 1 November.