Loss adjusting
Post magazine - 21 June 2012
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Time called in Chester as Garwyn moves to Manchester
Specialist liability adjuster Garwyn has closed its Chester office and replaced it with a branch in Manchester.
Your say: The loss of loss adjusters
In the immortal words of George Harrison, "All things must pass." Loss adjusters included, says Dr Paul Greenaway.
Claims bosses urge insurers to develop integrated localised flood response
Flooding in areas of the UK previously considered low risk has led claims bosses to urge insurers to concentrate on developing an integrated localised flood response, while arguments over a collaborative risk transfer solution rumble on.
Post magazine - 14 June 2012
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Crawford opens office in Guam
Crawford & Company is expanding its reach in the western Pacific with the opening of a new office on the US Pacific island of Guam.
ILAA and CILA reconcile over training techniques
Bosses at the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters and the Independent Loss Adjusters Association have vowed to "build bridges" with a view to sharing training and education initiatives.
CILA could play regulatory role if Insurance Mediation Directive is passed
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters could change its remit to become a regulator if leaked European regulation to oversee the industry is introduced, according to its president Simon Burley.
Post magazine - 7 June 2012
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Carmichaels rebranded as Argent
Specialist property adjuster Carmichaels has been rebranded as Argent Property Adjusters as part of parent company Parabis Group's integration of its loss adjusting businesses.
Market moves: A busy week for recruitment
Insurers were the most active recruiters in the industry this week, with Canopius, Mapfre, Zurich and Ace all welcoming new arrivals to their teams. It was also a busy seven days in the broking sector, after BGL, Giles, Miller and Aon made significant…
Post magazine - 31 May 2012
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As job cuts hit loss adjusters, firms commit to investing in future talent
The loss adjusting industry has had a tough few months but, as major firms have been forced to shed staff, they are also vowing to continue to invest in the people they have retained.
In conversation with Davies: Crawford and Coombes on life with Electra
At the tail end of September 2011, the claims solutions provider Davies refinanced, with the existing management and Electra Partners agreeing a buyout that saw Lloyds Development Capital exit the business.
BCIS launches Risk Check
The Building Cost Information Service has launched Risk Check, an online tool to instantly check the sum insured of a commercial building.
Regulation of loss adjusters in the spotlight again
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has advised that regulation of those fulfilling the "claims" aspects of insurance contracts would be part of Insurance Mediation Directive 2.
Lorega backs policyholder legal battle with Davies
A Welsh policyholder's four-year dispute with Davies Group over its alleged mis-management of his property claim represents "the tip of the iceberg", according to Lorega chairman Malcolm Harvey, who has agreed to take up the case free of charge.
Market moves: IFB adds four to team
With the fight against fraud hanging in the balance, the Insurance Fraud Bureau was one of the most active recruiters this week, welcoming four new staff - including a new operations co-ordinator – into its team.
Lack of UK loss adjusting regulation prompts policyholder to take action
A disgruntled policyholder, who is suing the Davies Group after being forced out of his Grade II-listed home, has vowed to help bring about the regulation of loss adjusters.
Post magazine - 17 May 2012
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Merlin to make up to 70 staff redundant as part of business review
Loss adjusting and claims management company Merlin has started a redundancy consultation with 70 staff as part of a wide-ranging review.
Charles Taylor cuts net debt in Q1
Charles Taylor Consulting reduced its net debt by £1.4m to £32.6m in the first quarter from £34m at 31 December 2011.
Solvency II not just about capital requirements, says Bernardino
Solvency II should be seen as more than a "check the box" regulatory exercise that determines capital requirements, according to Eiopa president Gabriel Bernardino.
Penny Black's Insurance Week
Penny speaks to CILA about its move into the ABI building.