Davies Group
Davies adjusters to join rival firms
Several Davies loss adjusters who worked on the NFU Mutual account are leaving after the firm lost its position on the insurer's property claims panel.
Review of the Year: Loss Adjusting - Stormy waters
With the demise of a major player, the insurer squeeze from insourcing and fresh flooding demanding effective surge response, 2012 has taken its toll on the loss adjusting industry. Is there hope on the horizon?
Loss adjusting stalwarts Wood, Burley and Pittman launch consultancy business
Former Merlin Claims chief technical officer Kevin Wood, Sigma Claims Solutions co-founder Simon Burley, pictured, and ex-Davies claims operations director Jim Pittman have set up a new loss adjusting and consultancy company, Post can exclusively reveal.
Woodgate & Clark named adjuster of the year
Woodgate & Clark was the big winner at the inaugural Post Magazine Loss Adjusting Awards, scooping the gongs for Best Overall Service in Major Loss and Adjuster of the Year 2012.
Davies signals 'time for change' with staff shake-up
Former Merlin Claims director John Watson is joining Davies Group amid a shake-up in which chief executive Charles Crawford and two senior colleagues are leaving.
Post magazine - 8 November 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Davies appoints deputy chairman as interim CEO
Davies has confirmed that deputy chairman Mark Chapman has taken over as acting chief executive until a permanent replacement is found following Charles Crawford's departure.
Crawford and Webb leave Davies
Davies chief executive Charles Crawford has left the firm along with recently appointed chief operating officer Andy Webb.
Claims Event: Loss adjusters claim logistics hinder further collaboration in surge events
Three loss adjuster chief executives have jointly defended any lack of collaboration on surge events compared with other sections of the insurance industry on claims issues.
Claims Club monthly missive: Holy motors it's David Mairs
It has certainly been an interesting week at Post Towers, with the industry's finest rowing over customer services and an stimulating encounter with AMG founder David Mairs.
Davies dropped from Zurich and NFU Mutual claims handling panels
Davies has lost its place on the claims handling panels of NFU Mutual and Zurich, following reviews by the insurers.
Market moves: Davies and Questgates recruit former Merlin employees
The week again belonged to the loss adjusting fraternity, as the fight to recruit staff left displaced by the demise of Merlin continued with Davies and Questgates both welcoming fresh faces.
Davies raids Merlin Claims
Davies Group has appointed two former Merlin Claims employees as business development managers.
Adjusters grow unattractive to private equity houses
Private equity houses are growing increasingly cautious about investing in loss adjusters, and one firm has already written down its investment in the market by millions, Post can reveal.
Merlin clients and staff seek new homes after facilities firm quits takeover talks
After almost two decades in the insurance industry, loss adjuster Merlin Claims went into administration last week, arguably the victim of a private equity deal that saddled it with too much debt and a dwindling client list.
Loss adjusting: A standards issue
Direct regulation of loss adjusters has been on the agenda for more than a decade but, with Europe ready to step in, is the industry prepared to be governed by forces on the continent?
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.
Allianz renews GAB Robins, Cunningham Lindsey and Davies contracts
Allianz Insurance has renewed contracts with GAB Robins, Cunningham Lindsey and Davies for another two years.
Davies hires L&G boss Andy Webb for new COO role
Claims management company Davies has recruited former Legal & General chief operating officer Andy Webb, pictured, for the same role to start on 1 June.
In conversation with Davies: Crawford and Coombes on life with Electra
At the tail end of September 2011, the claims solutions provider Davies refinanced, with the existing management and Electra Partners agreeing a buyout that saw Lloyds Development Capital exit the business.
Olympics Countdown: Q&A with Andy Tennant
With the Olympics are just nine weeks away, Davies-sponsored Team Pursuit 2012 World Champion talks to Post about gold medals, farting teammates and sticky toffee pudding.
Lorega backs policyholder legal battle with Davies
A Welsh policyholder's four-year dispute with Davies Group over its alleged mis-management of his property claim represents "the tip of the iceberg", according to Lorega chairman Malcolm Harvey, who has agreed to take up the case free of charge.
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.
Davies swoops for liability adjuster Ufton
Private equity-backed loss adjuster Davies has bought liability and construction specialist Ufton Associates.