Loss adjusting
Axis Claimspro targets global expansion
Axis Claimspro, the UK and International specialist loss adjusting operation and European division of Canada’s SCM Insurance Services, is targeting expansion of its specialist cash in transit dedicated claims support service on a worldwide basis
Axis Claimspro targets global expansion
Axis Claimspro, the UK and International specialist loss adjusting operation and European division of Canada’s SCM Insurance Services, is targeting expansion of its specialist cash in transit dedicated claims support service on a worldwide basis
Arista bid to double GWP
Arista Insurance is to target cross-selling opportunities in a bid to double its gross written premium to between £120m and £150m by 2014.
Broker wins business from adjuster surgery scheme
A broker claims to have won business off the back of a service arrangement it was piloting with Claim Experts.
Merlin names regional manager for south
Merlin has appointed David Robinson as regional liability manager for the south.
RIIG announces “marked improvement” in turnover
Claims management firm Resources in Insurance Group has announced that it will see an improvement in turnover and group profit for the first quarter 2011.
GAB agrees Dutch partnership
GAB Robins has announced a strategic partnership with Dutch adjuster Context.
Editor's comment: keeping the buzz alive
After the initial buzz of excitement swarmed round the industry at the prospect of an insurer-funded dedicated police unit to combat fraud, all has gone strangely quiet. Fair enough, the Association of British Insurers did stress that its discussions…
Interview - Michael Walter & Edward Maddison: Engaging the next generation
Lynn Rouse talks to ASL's Michael Walter and Edward Maddison about expanding horizons, operational expertise and engaging the firm's next generation.
London authorities unveil combined insurance panel
An insurance purchasing body incorporating eight London councils has selected Aviva, Lloyd's and Zurich to sit on its panel of insurance providers.
Exclusive partnership deal struck for fraud investigation
Cunningham Lindsey and The Surveillance Group have signed a partnership agreement in a bid to create a market-leading fraud investigation unit.
Litigation fears in wake of NZ quake
The New Zealand earthquakes in September 2010 and February 2011 have left some brokers and insurers at risk of litigation, the chief executive of Cunningham Lindsey's New Zealand operation has warned.
Penny Black's insurance week
It is always heartening to see people battling adversity, and those in New Zealand have had it bad over the past six months.
Large Corporate Risks - Claims: Network issues
In the wake of Cunningham Lindsey's international claims hub launch, Veronica Cowan looks at the pros and cons of claims centralisation and asks if some risks are more suited to it than others.
Former Homeserve duo reunited
Crawford & Company account manager Ritchie Marshall is set to take up a newly created role at claims validation specialist Imperial Consultants, Post has learnt.
In series - fraud: how essential is PR in the battle against fraud?
PR is essential when it comes to changing perceptions about the insurance industry. Rachel Gordon investigates how successfully this is being utilised in the long-term fight against fraud.
Crawford trials data mining plan with three suppliers
Crawford & Company is trialling three potential suppliers to support its plans to launch data mining and matching capabilities within its counter-fraud unit.
Major loss: meeting the challenges of major loss
With the global nature of modern business exposing insurers to a variety of major loss challenges, Trevor Latimer assesses the consequences.
Japan quake: one of the costliest catastrophes in modern history
The devastating earthquake that struck Japan on 11 March is set to become one of the costliest catastrophes in modern history.
ASL expands professional liabilities team
Specialist loss adjuster ASL has recruited three solicitors to its professional liabilities practice.
Garwyn launches practice group in strategic commercial move
Garwyn Group has created the first of a series of practice groups for seven defined industry sectors, as part of a strategic move to align itself more closely to the sector specialisms offered by commercial insurers and brokers.
Claims leakage approach sees a seven-to-one ROI
Martin Ashfield, head of commercial property claims at Axa Insurance, attributed the end of its historical "master-servant" relationship with suppliers to its investment in a consistent rules-based approach to claims leakage. Citing a seven-to-one return…
Rebuilding Cost launches web portal
Rebuilding Cost has unveiled a new website which allows insurance companies online access to valuation surveys.
LMA revamps terms of engagement
The Lloyd’s Market Association energy claims group has presented their revamped ‘Terms of Engagement for Energy Loss Adjusters’ at this year’s Lillehammer Energy Claims Conference.