Loss adjusting
BLG expands building insurance offering
Specialist broker Building and Land Guarantees has launched two further warranties for the construction industry under its Shield range.
Merlin clients and staff seek new homes after facilities firm quits takeover talks
After almost two decades in the insurance industry, loss adjuster Merlin Claims went into administration last week, arguably the victim of a private equity deal that saddled it with too much debt and a dwindling client list.
Post magazine - 9/16 August 2012
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Merlin director Russell Crewe joins Direct Group
Former Merlin director Russell Crewe has joined Yorkshire-based insurance solutions provider Direct Group seven months after LAS Claims stated he would be joining its team in 2013.
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Axa extends commercial property contract with GAB Robins
Axa has today confirmed the renewal of its commercial property loss adjusting contract with GAB Robins, which will continue to manage all claims up to a value of £250 000.
SAMA 'extremely helpful' for foreign investors in Saudi, says Charles Taylor
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Association was "very positive" and "extremely helpful" when approached about a foreign adjuster looking to invest in the kingdom, according to Joe McMahon, chairman of Charles Taylor Adjusting.
Merlin makes 200 redundancies
Merlin Claims is to make 200 people redundant after going into administration this week.
Charles Taylor acquires Saudi loss adjusting business
Charles Taylor has made a strategic move to grow its loss adjusting business across the Middle East by acquiring a majority stake in Noble Inspection and Loss Adjustment Company, a licensed loss adjuster based in Saudi Arabia.
Charles Taylor buys majority stake in Saudi Arabian loss adjuster
Charles Taylor has acquired a majority stake in the Noble Inspection and Loss Adjustment Company in a bid to develop its Middle East footprint.
Merlin Claims goes into administration
Merlin Claims has gone into administration today just two months after denying that it was in trouble.
LAS signs storm claims deal with Lloyds Bank
LAS Claims Management's specialist surveying division, Waylett & Co, has secured a deal validating storm-related roof claims for Lloyds Banking Group customers.
L&G confirms pet and travel insurance offerings
Major household insurer Legal & General has confirmed it will launch pet, travel and mid-net worth insurance products before the end of the year.
Buckley Scott raids Groupama and Cunningham Lindsey for new hires
Loss adjuster Buckley Scott has made a string of appointments at its London and regional offices.
Insurance Mediation Directive II: Broking new ground
The European Commission's controversial Insurance Mediation Directive II proposals are aimed at unifying the sale of cover across the continent and increasing consumer protection. But how have the recommendations been received by the broking and buying…
CILA and Bournemouth University launch loss adjusting qualification
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters and Bournemouth University have teamed up to launch a Master's loss adjusting degree in professional development.
GAB Robins graduates experience weather claims surge response
GAB Robins' graduate recruits will start work more than a month ahead of the original September start date to experience handling the recent surge in weather-related claims.
Market moves: Hiscox reshuffles management team in busy week for insurers
Axa, Mitsui Sumitomo and Zurich were the busiest recruiters last week, but Hiscox has been the most active in the past seven days after reshuffling its management team.
My best 11: Joe Aldous and Ben Hobby, RGL Forensics
Joe Aldous, senior manager at RGL Forensics, and his colleague, director Ben Hobby, have selected their Best XI for an insurance start-up.
Locals urged to contact insurers over Singapore hotel fire
Residents and businesses affected by a fire at a Singapore hotel on Monday have been offered assistance in making insurance claims from the group that owns the facility.
Withey case prompts MP to raise loss adjusting regulation in Westminster
Political pressure for the immediate regulation of loss adjusters is building steadily, after Welsh MP Roger Williams signalled his intention to raise the issue in Westminster.
Post magazine - 19 July 2012
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Editor's comment: Not so jolly holidays for insurers
So school is out for summer and, as children and MPs bask in the knowledge that there is no homework until September, insurers have been left hanging until term starts up again.