GAB Robins
Insurers unfazed by CMA probe into Crawford's GAB acquisition
Insurer claims specialists are relaxed about the Competition and Markets Authority investigation into Crawford’s £45.8m acquisition of GAB Robins.
Crawford hit with CMA enforcement order regarding GAB deal
The Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into whether Crawford and Company’s acquisition of fellow loss adjuster GAB Robins will serve to diminish competition in the UK.
Crawford EMEA boss denies GAB Robins deal will warrant claims handler job cuts
Rivals claim combined adjusters’ size will make it unattractive to small clients
Review of The Year: Loss adjusting
In the week that loss adjusting giant Crawford acquired GAB Robins for £45.8m, Post seeks loss adjusters’ views on how the rest of the year was for the sector and what 2015 holds in store
Crawford buys GAB Robins in £45.8m deal
Loss adjusting giant Crawford & Company has completed a deal to acquire GAB Robins in a deal worth £45.8m.
Former LAS COO Dunworth resurfaces at Direct Line
The former chief operating officer of LAS found a new role helping Direct Line manage its supply chain after nine months out of the industry.
Interview: Mike Jones: Generation game-plan
CILA president Mike Jones tells Post how he hopes to shed loss adjusting’s image as the domain of middle-aged white men by enticing more young talent into the industry and increasing its diversity
CILA president Jones targets next generation of loss adjusters
Bringing through the next generation of loss adjusters has been described as “number one” in Mike Jones’ top three objectives for his year as president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters.
Crawford’s Burke elected CILA deputy president
Crawford’s senior vice president of global markets Benedict Burke has been elected as the deputy president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters at the body’s annual general meeting.
Market Moves - 18 September 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
GAB CEO Rigby hails 2013 as 'watershed' after pension 'distraction'
GAB Robins chief executive Kieran Rigby has described 2013 as a “watershed” year for the business as it released its first financial results since its pension scheme was accepted into an assessment period for admission into the Pension Protection Fund.
GAB Robins recruits BLM's Doolan to lead London Market development
GAB Robins has recruited from law firm BLM for a new head of London Market, Post can reveal.
GAB Robins hires Webb for learning and development role
GAB Robins UK has appointed Nicola Webb as learning and development manager to lead the loss adjuster's investment in customer service.
QBE hands GAB Robins TPA deal
QBE has agreed a deal to hand GAB Robins sole control of third party administration services commercial property business acquired from Brit, Post can reveal.
BIA 2014 - The Major Loss Award: GAB Robins UK (University of Strathclyde fire)
Finalists: Allianz (flood response); Cunningham Lindsey (Daw Mill Colliery fire); Davies Group (Essex flood response); Oil Facilities; Zurich Insurance & McLarens (Lytchett Minster Upper School fire)
Ageas's Barry Smith wins BIA achievement award as 20th anniversary winners revealed
Post Magazine celebrated the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards last night in a ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall, attended by 2000 members of the insurance industry.
McLarens Aviation swoops for GAB team to run liability product line
McLarens Aviation has appointed a five-strong team from rival loss adjuster GAB Robins to launch an aviation liability product line.
BIA Countdown: 20 years of claims
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to claims experts at firms that have experienced wins over the years, asking them how the industry has changed since the first BIAs in 1994.
Market Moves - 3 April 2014
A round up of who has moved where in the market this week.
Market Moves - 20 March 2014
Who has moved where in the insurance industry this week.
GAB loses out on Lloyds Bank claims contract
Lloyds Bank has decided against renewing a claims contract with GAB Robins, moving all overflow business over to Crawford, Post can reveal.
GAB joins customer service institute
GAB Robins has joined the Institute of Customers Services, committing to help all staff undertake targeted qualifications within two years.
Most flooded homes now accessible says GAB
The majority of homes flooded since Christmas are now accessible to adjusters according to GAB Robins.
Garwyn boasts 69% portal retention rate
Davies Group-owned Garwyn has reported a retention rate for liability claims with the Ministry of Justice portal 20% above the industry average.