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Airclaims eyes global growth after rebranding as McLarens Aviation
Specialist loss adjuster Airclaims has rebranded as McLarens Aviation in a bid to exploit the parent firm’s global footprint as a springboard to international growth.
Agrical forms board of directors amid exec changes
Loss adjuster Agrical has expanded its senior management team with the formation of a board of executive directors.
BIBA: Manchester lowdown
With 2014’s BIBA Conference taking place in Manchester, Post asked industry movers and shakers about everything from their favourite local bands to Coronation Street
Regional Review: Manchester
Ask a member of the Mancunian insurance workforce what the benefits of being located in the city are and they’ll likely respond with: “Where do I start?”
Airclaims lands in Vancouver
McLarens-owned aviation loss specialist Airclaims has expanded its Canadian operation with the launch of a new office in Vancouver.
Aspen UK adds McLarens to loss adjusting panel
McLarens has been appointed to Aspen UK’s loss adjusting panel following the underwriter’s first review since its launch in 2002.
McLarens names Brown president in restructure
Commercial adjuster McLarens has named Americas regional director Gary Brown president and chief operating officer, freeing up chief executive Vern Chalfant to focus on strategy and acquisitions.
McLarens re-enters Australian market
McLarens has re-entered the Australian market and appointed Martyn Wicht as general manager of the business.
Airclaims boosts Latin America operations
McLarens owned specialist adjuster Airclaims has expanded its Latin American operations with the launch of a second office in Brazil alongside expansions in Mexico, Peru and Ecuador.
Airclaims to embark on Asia-Pacific recruitment drive
McLarens-owned aviation loss adjuster Airclaims is planning to embark on a recruitment drive in Asia-Pacific following increased demand for its services in Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and India.
Agriculture: Hard times
With a predicted increase in extreme weather events expected to add to the many difficulties already faced by farmers, how can the insurance industry better support the beleaguered sector?
Tributes paid to Agrical’s Collinson following death
Agrical managing director Nigel Collinson has been described as an “inspirational and close friend” by his business partners of 18 years.
Insurers praise speed of London market response to Nairobi mall attack
The speed of the London market response to September’s Nairobi shopping mall siege demonstrates its authority in reacting to terrorist events, those involved in the response have told Post.
Loss Adjuster Listings 2013
More about the companies in the 2013 loss adjuster listings.
Loss Adjusting: Insight Report: state of play for loss adjusters
Based on comprehensive front-line input from more than 150 claims professionals working at insurers and broking firms, the Loss Adjusters Insight Report 2013 provides detailed operational insights on the UK’s nine most commonly used adjusting firms.
McLarens partners with environmental adjuster
Global loss adjuster McLarens has partnered with US-based Global Risk Solutions, which specialises in environmental claims.
Market Moves: Retirement of high-profile trio among week’s major moves as RSA and Axa add new staff
This week was dominated by big-name departures from the insurance industry, with retirements at Axa, McLarens and Cunningham Lindsey. The exits of Max Carruthers, Trevor Latimer and Gerry Loughney stand out as the biggest moves in a week in which RSA and…
McLarens MD Smart to target emerging European markets
Loss adjuster McLarens is eyeing opportunities in growing European economies, following the promotion of Graham Smart to the newly-created role of European managing director.
Loughney and Latimer's exits: Should adjusters be worried?
This week saw the retirement of two well-known senior loss adjusters with Gerry Loughney announcing his departure from Cunningham Lindsey and Trevor Latimer hanging up his McLarens’ hat, both after 40 plus years service to the market.
Smart takes on European MD role at McLarens as Latimer steps down
McLarens has appointed Graham Smart to the newly-created role of managing director for Europe following the decision by UK MD Trevor Latimer to step down in favour of taking on a non-executive position.
Aviva faces cost backlash over adjusting panel cuts
Redundancies feared at Crawford after lost business.
Loss adjusting Regulation: If it ain't broke
Loss adjusters claim they are already monitored closely but should they face formal regulation like the rest of the insurance industry?
McLarens merges with agriculture specialist
International loss adjuster, McLarens said today it has merged with UK farming specialist Agrical for an undisclosed fee.
Crawford recruits from Zurich for UK field ops lead
Crawford has swooped for a new head of operations for its field adjusting team, recruiting from Zurich Municipal.