Crawford & Company
Crawford unveils new international executive structure
Crawford & Company has announced a new international management structure including a shared services leadership team and an executive team.
Crawford TPA Broadspire to be led by Sutcliffe as Clubley steps down
Crawford & Company’s third-party administration business Broadspire has replaced Margaret Clubley as managing director of its UK business with Ian Sutcliffe, former Crawford UK client relationships director.
Fraud: The fight goes on
The insurance fraud taskforce has reported, but now we are in limbo, so will there be work to ensure the report’s recommendations materialise or will it be a missed opportunity?
Crawford international division reports reduced earnings amid ‘headwinds'
Fourth quarter operating earnings in Crawford & Company's international segment dropped to $7.3m (£5.1m) in 2015 compared to the Q4 2014 result of $9.6m.
Gladwell to leave Innovation Group amid flurry of exits
Innovation Group UK property head Greg Gladwell is to leave the company on 31 March after six months in his role.
Panes begins McLarens' Asia-Pacific leadership role
Global loss adjuster McLarens has confirmed the appointment of two senior managers in Asia-Pacific.
20 dead after strongest storm in Fiji's recorded history
At least 20 people have died after the strongest storm ever recorded in the southern hemisphere smashed into Fiji over the weekend.
Taiwan building standards under scrutiny after deadly earthquake
Taiwanese authorities believe poor construction methods helped cause the collapse of a block of flats in the city of Tainan after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake.
The Post Power List 2016
In a year where regulation, natural disasters, consolidation and cyber/digital again look set to make waves, and when the country could learn if it’s in or out of the European Union, Post had a mind mapping session – with a bottle of wine – to see who…
Rank: 43 - Ian Muress, international CEO, Crawford & Company
After getting the green light early in 2015 for the GAB Robbins merger, Crawford spent the year bedding in.
Chubb partners with Crawford on cyber incident response platform
Global loss adjuster Crawford & Company has teamed up with Chubb to provide the insurer’s clients with a single point of contact and an around the clock response platform to report cyber incidents.
Market Moves - 28 January 2016
All the latest movers and shakers in the industry.
Crawford still waiting on findings of bribery investigation
Loss adjusting giant Crawford & Company is still waiting to hear if it will face any regulatory action over a potential breach of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Quiz of the week - 8 January
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Europe: What the new privacy regulations mean for insurance services providers
It's almost upon us. After an epic journey, the much vaunted overhaul of European data protection rules has arrived, placing a tougher compliance burden not only on insurers, but also on companies that provide services to them.
Crawford opens Carlisle office to support flood victims
Loss adjuster Crawford & Company has opened an office in Carlisle in Cumbria to support community members impacted by recent flooding.
Panes to join McLarens from Crawford
Chris Panes, formerly CEO of Asia for Crawford, is leaving the loss adjuster to join rival McLarens in February.
Storms' insured loss estimate increases to £1.4bn
Latest estimates from accounting firm PWC suggest insured losses from storms Desmond, Eva and Frank, which battered the UK in December 2015, could reach £1.4bn as Prime Minister David Cameron yesterday (3 January) pledged £40m to repair and improve flood…
Penny Black's Christmas disasters 2015
Penny Black has asked insurers to share their stories of Christmas disasters. Loss adjusters have also told her about their most festive business claims.
Penny Black's Christmas questions 2015: What does an insurer's Christmas look like?
What are insurers and brokers up to at Christmas? Post has asked them how they celebrate the festive season and found out a lot of them like to hear the bells ringing out for Christmas Day.
Crawford appoints Malaysia boss Fong to Asia CEO role
Crawford & Company has promoted the boss of its Malaysian operation, Phillip Fong, to the role of CEO of Asia.
Covéa reports 180% increase in claims volumes after floods
Covéa Insurance has experienced a 180% increase in claims volumes to date as a result of Storm Desmond which hit North West England on 5 and 6 December.
Blog: Getting people back on their feet after Storm Desmond
Crawford's Paul Lofkin describes his experience of assisting in the clean-up of flood-affected homes and businesses in Appleby following Storm Desmond.
Insurance industry praises flood defences as Cumbria faces second deluge in six years
Insured losses in Cumbria caused by Storm Desmond have been tipped to eclipse the £175m of claims from flooding in the area in 2009, but industry commentators have praised the mitigation impact of flood defences.