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Insurers brace for some sizeable losses as UK barraged by floods
UK flooding is expected to continue, as insurers and loss adjusters have warned of a "spike" in both personal and commercial lines claims as a result.
Analysis: How far has the insurance industry evolved to respond to natural catastrophes?
Sedgwick loss adjusters arrived on Great Abaco Island in the wake of Hurricane Dorian aboard a Black Hawk helicopter on 6 September.
Insurers respond to Finsbury Park flood claims
Insurers have begun responding to claims after a burst pipe led to flooding in Finsbury Park.
2019 Insurance Fraud Awards: Full list of winners
Zurich was the big winner at the 2019 Post Insurance Fraud Awards picking up three awards, and a highly commended including top prize in the Investigation of the Year category.
Crawford names Clive Nicholls successor
Crawford has appointed Lisa Bartlett as president for the UK & Ireland business, as Clive Nicholls steps down.
Blog: Whaley Bridge throws spotlight on non-damage business interruption cover
This month’s dam breach at Whaley Bridge brought a small community to a standstill, with many businesses unable to trade for a full week due to the enforced evacuation of the town and its surroundings writes Sarah Baker, head of business interruption, UK…
Insurers on standby over ‘unprecedented’ Whaley Bridge emergency
Insurers confirmed they have boots on the ground at Whaley Bridge, after 1000 people from areas surrounding a nearby reservoir were evacuated.
Allianz and LV win big at 2019 British Insurance Awards: Full list of winners
Allianz was among the big winners at the 25th British Insurance Awards at the Royal Albert Hall scooping three individual awards including General Insurer of the Year.
Blog: How you can make a difference by supporting Alzheimer's Society at the 2019 BIAs
Every three seconds across the world, someone develops dementia. With this in mind Benedict Burke, chief client officer, global client development, Crawford & Company, explains why you should get behind Insurance United Against Dementia at the 2019…
Analysis: Charting a path through the ‘wild west’ of surveillance
Insurers still regularly use private detectives to investigate suspicious claims, despite the sector being largely unregulated. How are claims bosses navigating the potential pitfalls?
Insurers respond to flood claims from Lincolnshire
Insurers have begun responding to claims following the flooding in Lincolnshire.
Crawford boosts senior team with Axa and Zurich hires
Crawford & Company has bolstered its client relationship function with a trio of senior hires from major insurers.
US adjuster GRS recruits former Crawford execs to open UK office
US loss adjusting business Global Risk Solutions has recruited a pair of senior former Crawford & Company executives to launch a UK office.
Insurance companies urged to develop more dementia-friendly policies
Insurance policies come with technical jargon and are "inaccessible" to dementia sufferers, says the Alzheimer’s Society Charity.
Crawford & Co on hunt for UK & Ireland head as Clive Nicholls steps down
Crawford & Company has begun the search for a new president, UK and Ireland, after incumbent Clive Nicholls announced his intention to retire on the 30 September 2019.
Loss adjusters team up with ex-Premier League player on well-being app
Exclusive: A pair of loss adjusters have teamed up with a former Premier League football player to target insurers, brokers and suppliers with a well-being app.
British Insurance Awards: Major loss - 25 years of going the extra mile
Insurance is only really tested at the point of claim and over the past 25 years the British Insurance Awards have celebrated the industry’s efforts to return the customer to where they were before the claim. Since 2003 major loss has been a standalone…
Analysis: Why are insurers hiring in-house loss adjusters?
Insurers are increasingly hiring teams of loss adjusters to handle claims in-house, rather than outsourcing to a third-party firm. Post looks at this trend and whether it represents part of an established cycle
We Go Look co-founder steps down from CEO role
Exclusive: We Go Look co-founder Robin Roberson (formerly Smith) has left her role as CEO of the company.
Analysis: Is the industry prepared if the UK is hit with Brexit riots this year?
Legislation introduced in the wake of 2011 riots aims to simplify claims handling
Merry Christmas from Post
Infopro Digital's offices are now closed until Wednesday 2 January 2018 for the festive period. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Post team.
Crawford appoints new global president of Global Technical Services
Crawford & Company has appointed Andrew Bart as global president of its Global Technical Services division.
British Insurance Awards: 25 glorious years: Industry figures reflect on their experiences
Next year the British Insurance Awards will be held for the 25th time. To celebrate the silver anniversary of the most prestigious event in the insurance calendar, a host of BIA regulars recount where they were when the awards were first unveiled and…