Loss adjusting
In series - Property claims: Tracking the changes
Rigorous pricing research can eliminate the risk of overpaying or underpaying property loss claims. Scott Beatty details how data analytic developments are helping insurers to verify rates.
Technology - Catastrophe claims: Reaching high expectations
Although insurers cannot consider catastrophe events routine, by using the latest technology they can make proactive claims management a reality, argues Laura Drabik.
Garwyn promotions aim to boost adjusting team
Liability specialist Garwyn has made a series of high level promotions within its adjusting team.
Axis partners with Brazilian adjuster
Axis International Loss Adjusters has extended its presence into Brazil after agreeing a partnership with Consist Seguros.
Lorega adds senior adjuster
Loss recovery specialist Lorega has appointed Paul McNamara as a senior chartered loss adjuster.
Agrical bolsters building claims service with hire of Gent
Yorkshire-based loss adjuster Agrical has hired Martin Gent to oversee its surveying services and building losses arm.
Insurers accused of claim refusals over technicalities
More insurers are attempting to ease the financial burden of the economic downturn by repudiating claims on technical points, a specialist loss adjuster has claimed.
Cooke joins Advanta to head new energy team
Former Cunningham Lindsey engineering director Geoff Cooke has joined loss adjuster Advanta Global Services to head up its new energy team.
Major loss: Repair or replace?
When a business suffers an unexpected catastrophe, Veronica Cowan looks into the decision making behind the option to repair or replace damaged premises, stock or machinery.
In series - Property claims: The price is right
Getting the balance right over rates for property claims is essential. Sam Barrett reports on the measures taken to ensure repairs are carried out at the market rate, keeping both customers and contractors happy.
In series - Property claims: Catalyst for change
Although the current market is challenging, Vernon Davenport claims the opportunities in moving to a more efficient way of working are immense.
Axis moves into Ecuador
Loss adjuster Axis International has launched in Ecuador in a bid to grow its Latin American presence.
Regional review - Leeds: Leeds from the front
Leeds is a vibrant and thriving market, reports Amy Ellis, with many insurers —and possibly too many brokers — setting up shop in the heart of west Yorkshire.
Career path & CSR: Young professionals prepare to unveil social media surge plans
A group of young insurance professionals are putting their heads together to investigate how social media can be used to improve communication with customers during a claims surge.
Postbox: Survey gives adjusters food for thought
May I congratulate Insurance 360 and its principal, Peter Joy, on his article, 'The loss leaders'
Claims - VAT relief: Finding relief
With VAT rising to 20% from early next year, Alistair Winning & David Damsell look at how the rules surrounding this tax need to be examined closely by all parties to ensure the full relief available is claimed.
Postbox: 'Heroic' efforts not reflected
I am disappointed to see our position in the 'Insurance 360 Loss Adjusters' survey (www.postonline.co.uk/1740882 ).
Loss adjuster seals Kuwait tie up
Charles Taylor adjusting has entered an exclusive representation agreement with Neshami, a leading firm of loss adjusters in Kuwait to work together on major insurance losses in the country and the GCC countries.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking – Loss adjusting: The loss leaders
Insurance 360‘s groundbreaking survey of the performance of loss adjusting firms reveals who is performing well and who needs to up their game. Peter joy reports.
Adjusting 'for free' service unveiled
Claims management services provider LAS has outlined plans to shake up the way loss adjusters are remunerated, with the launch of a new arm that it boasts can provide an equivalent service for free in 95% of household cases.
Major brokers fail to sign Aldermanbury Declaration
Three of the UK's major brokers are conspicuous in their absence from a list of signatories to the Chartered Insurance Institute's Aldermanbury Declaration.
MYI makes Eire move
Loss adjuster MYI has opened up its first office in the Republic of Ireland.
Environmental liability: The carrot or the stick?
The idea of a new compulsory insurance class appears to represent opportunity to some and a major risk to market stability for others. Ralph Savage reports on how compulsory financial provision for environmental damage is viewed and whether it could ever…
Fraud Management Briefing news: First broker poised to join the IFB
The Insurance Fraud Bureau is set to expand its membership after inviting brokers and loss adjusters to join its network.