Crawford & Company
Flash flood hits Calderdale in Yorkshire
A West Yorkshire bridge was flooded for a second time on Monday.
Crawford nabs Cunningham Lindsey COO for EMEA role
Crawford & Company EMEA/A-P has appointed former Cunningham Lindsey UK chief operating officer and chief finance officer John Jenner to commercial director and director of strategy & performance development for the region.
Avivia, Axa and DLG on cover for Oldham explosion
Direct Line Group, Aviva and Axa have confirmed they insure some of the properties damaged in the Oldham explosion on but not the house in which two-year-old Jamie Heaton died.
Interns begin CILA summer placement
University students have kicked-off their month-long internship scheme arranged by the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters.
Crawford team allowed access to homes following Oldham explosion
Crawford & Company's major loss team has been among the first from the industry to visit homeowners in Oldham, following an explosion which claimed the life of a two year-old boy.
Future flooding could spark rates hike as adjusters work around the clock
Claims teams called into action following extreme weather conditions across parts of the UK have vowed to continue focusing on the worst hit areas of Northern Ireland, Leicestershire and Newcastle.
Crawford hands Devall the reins to London-fronted business in the US
Crawford & Company has appointed veteran London market executive James Devall to lead the company's London-fronted business in the US.
Market moves: Brokers lead the recruitment charge
Another action-packed week in terms of recruitment saw the vast majority of movers and shakers switch roles in the broking market.
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Crawford on site at Oldham gas explosion
Crawford said that approximately 100 homes have been evacuated while rescue work and inspection of property is undertaken following a gas explosion which killed a young boy and destroyed two houses in Oldham yesterday.
Crawford makes string of new hires in SLS liability business
Crawford & Company's UK liability business SLS has recruited 11 experts.
Claims bosses urge insurers to develop integrated localised flood response
Flooding in areas of the UK previously considered low risk has led claims bosses to urge insurers to concentrate on developing an integrated localised flood response, while arguments over a collaborative risk transfer solution rumble on.
Crawford opens office in Guam
Crawford & Company is expanding its reach in the western Pacific with the opening of a new office on the US Pacific island of Guam.
Market moves: A busy week for recruitment
Insurers were the most active recruiters in the industry this week, with Canopius, Mapfre, Zurich and Ace all welcoming new arrivals to their teams. It was also a busy seven days in the broking sector, after BGL, Giles, Miller and Aon made significant…
As job cuts hit loss adjusters, firms commit to investing in future talent
The loss adjusting industry has had a tough few months but, as major firms have been forced to shed staff, they are also vowing to continue to invest in the people they have retained.
GAB Robins claims director joins Crawford
Former GAB Robins director Paul Bowyer has joined Crawford & Company as general property claims director.
Crawford to cull staff and six managers in three divisions
Crawford & Company could make up to six managers in its home, commercial and client teams redundant and axe a number of employees - less than a year since it cut 50 jobs.
Lack of UK loss adjusting regulation prompts policyholder to take action
A disgruntled policyholder, who is suing the Davies Group after being forced out of his Grade II-listed home, has vowed to help bring about the regulation of loss adjusters.
Market moves: A reinvigorated rehabilitation sector
Hot on the heels of its management restructure, and luring of QBE claims director Andrew McBride to work in its New York office, Ace has unveiled a double promotion in UK & Ireland casualty.
Post Broking Supplement: Interview with Reich MD Simon Taylor
Reich Insurance managing director Simon Taylor talks acquisitions, art and his "service, service, service" mantra.
Crawford & Company posts 50% net income drop in Q1 results
Crawford & Company has recorded a 50% reduction in its first quarter net income, which stands at $6.1m (£3.8m) compared to $12.1m (£7.5m) for the same period last year.
IFIC appoints global sales director
International Fire Investigators & Consultants has appointed Richard Turner as UK sales director with effect from 8 May 2012.
Claims from 'freak' tornadoes flood in
Two freak tornadoes caused damage to parts of Essex and Warwickshire yesterday.
Garwyn recruits three in liability expansion
Liability adjuster Garwyn has taken on three new recruits as part of a strategic move to build expertise across the firm's national branch network.