Loss adjusting
Fire claims: Not getting burnt
The Enterprise Act may expose inefficiences in the way claims are handled – and fire investigators could feel the heat, as any delay in investigating may cost
McLarens bolsters Australia team with hire from Crawford
Global loss adjuster McLarens has made a senior construction appointment in Australia.
Blog: The three pillars of cyber cover
Recent reports that copies of footballer David Beckham's personal emails had been stolen from his publicist illustrate the speed information can spread once personal or sensitive information is placed in the public domain.
Crawford & Company reports improved financial results for 2016
Crawford & Company has reported improved financial results in 2016 with a net income attributable to shareholders of $36m (£28.9m), up from a net loss of $45.5m in 2015.
Questgates makes string of appointments and acquires premises in Ireland
Questgates has expanded its team in Ireland to drive the development of business in the region through a series of appointments.
Spotlight: Claims Assistance: Ignore at your peril
Dissatisfaction over clarity during the claims process has been highlighted by the recent Financial Conduct Authority review. What can the industry do to make the system work better?
Spotlight: Claims Assistance: Providing claims support
For SMEs, the delays inherent in complex claims can mean coming perilously close to insolvency. What can brokers do to support them through the process?
Questgates launches cyber investigation service to assess business interruption loss
Questgates has launched a cyber investigation loss adjusting service that can assess the cause and liability of a cyber attack.
Rising Star: Mahesh Ganesan, McLarens
Mahesh is a fully fledged loss adjuster for the firm after starting as a trainee
UK Vehicle rebrands to Cazana and appoints advisory panel
UK Vehicle has fully rebranded into Cazana, a database platform used by insurers, underwriters and loss adjusters to detect fraud at early stages.
Knowles takes on parent company name
Knowles Loss Adjusters has rebranded to Charles Taylor General Adjusting Services.
Piggot replaces retired Reeves at Crawford
Former Gen Re claims manager Geoff Piggot has been named as CEO of Crawford Global Technical Services.
Crawford appoints Hanover boss as COO
Crawford has appointed Andrew Robinson as its global chief operating officer.
CEC launches tie-up with Compass
Claims Equilibrium Club will provide claims support to Compass Broker Network.
Wong promoted at Cunningham Lindsey in Malaysia
Aldrin Wong, previously senior vice president of major and complex loss, has been promoted to CEO Malaysia at global loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey.
Suezawa replaces Shigematsu at Crawford Japan
Futoshi Suezawa has been promoted to country manager at global loss adjuster Crawford's Japan office.
Q&A: David Pigot, Cunningham Lindsey
Nine months into the job, Cunningham Lindsey’s newly appointed CEO of UK and International, talks about a career spent on the move, and the need to keep your head above water in those sink or swim moments.
Blog: Loss adjusters lead encouraging flood-resilient repairs
Loss adjusters are encouraging flood-resilient repairs but a strong incentive is needed to support take up.
Nine out of 10 Hanjin container claims handled by Cunningham Lindsey
Nine out of 10 container claims from the collapse of the Hanjin Shipping line are being handled by loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey.
Crawford acquires US inspection firm We Go Look
Global loss adjuster Crawford has acquired 85% of US inspection firm We Go Look for $36.1m (£28.5m) via a new investment platform.
Interview: Harsha Agadi, Crawford & Company
As Crawford ‘outperforms expectations’ in terms of growth, Michèle Bacchus speaks with CEO and president Harsha Agadi about his plans for the company
Tomorrow's Foil elects new president
Browne Jacobson insurance law specialist, Mukesh Kainth, has been elected president of Tomorrow’s Forum of Insurance Lawyers.
High-net-worth fraud: A real rarity?
Many believe fraud in the high-net-worth market is rare. Is this the case, or are insurers just remaining tight-lipped about the problem?
Lloyds outsources claims management to Innovation Group
Lloyds Banking Group has outsourced its subsidence claims to Innovation Group, Post understands.