Loss adjusting
Comment: Spontaneously combusting hay bales
The summer harvest period is a busy time of year for farmers – and consequently a busy time for the agriculture segment of the commerical lines market. Peter Thompson, divisional director at McLarens company Agrical, explains some of typical challenges…
Interview: Phil McNeilage: Strictly roots
Despite a brief soujourn in Jamaica, Cunningham Lindsey’s UK chief executive Phil McNeilage has spent the majority of his career with one company. He talks to Post about the changes occuring at Cunningham and the challenges ahead
Career development: Cunningham Lindsey gains chartered accountancy approvals
Loss adjuster Cunningham Lindsey has been handed approval to train chartered accountants from this month.
Charles Taylor to buy Isle of Man life insurer
Charles Taylor has entered an agreement to acquire Nordea Life & Pensions, an Isle of Man life insurer, from Nordea Life and Pensions S.A., Luxembourg.
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.
US claims giant to buy VRS Vericlaim, Ellis May parent
VRS Vericlaim and Ellis May are to be acquired by US claims specialist Sedgwick in a deal expected to close within 60 days.
Barnsley warehouse fire costs Asos up to £30m in lost sales
An Asos warehouse fire that damaged thousands of pounds of stock has cost the company up to £30m in lost sales after the online retailer was forced to suspend orders.
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.
Questgates confirms Keilty recruitment
Specialist loss adjuster Questgates has confirmed the appointment of Davies Group’s Tony Keilty as its new Lloyd’s and London market director.
AIG axes Cunningham Lindsey over Tutoki appointment
AIG has moved to drop Cunningham Lindsey as a loss adjuster worldwide, Post understands, following the appointment of Jane Tutoki as the claims firm’s chief executive.
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.
Matthews Daniel purchased by Bureau Veritas
Independent energy claims adjuster Matthews Daniel has been acquired by French inspections expert Bureau Veritas.
Charles Taylor CEO 'quietly confident' despite benign claims environment
Charles Taylor chief executive David Marock said the firm remained “quietly confident” for the full year despite shrinking adjusting revenue as a result of lower than average insured losses in the first half.
Charles Taylor posts 1.2% increase in H1 revenue despite drop in adjusting income
Professional services firm Charles Taylor posted revenue of £56.8m for the first six months of 2014, up 1.2% on the total reached in the first half of 2014.
Charles Taylor CFO Soso to depart next week
Charles Taylor’s chief financial officer Tito Soso will formally depart the business next week, almost four and a half months after his resignation was announced.
Crawford appointed to Eastbourne Pier fire
Adjusting giant Crawford has been appointed to investigate the fire that wracked Eastbourne Pier yesterday.
Crawford completes Buckley Scott buy
Loss adjusting giant Crawford has acquired construction and engineering specialist Buckley Scott, Post can reveal.
Crawford unveils ‘transparent’ Contractor Connection brand
Crawford has unveiled a new, redesigned network model that will see insurers offered fixed network fees.
York International grows financial lines capabilities in London
York Risk Services Group subsidiary York International has appointed Carlos Michel as senior adjuster as it looks to expand its London-based financial lines capabilities.
MH17 hull war losses unlikely to exceed 2001 Tamil Tigers attack
The costs of hull war risks emanating from the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 are not expected to exceed the $380m (£222m) losses following the 2001 Tamil Tigers attack on Sri Lanka’s Bandaranaike Airport, according to loss adjusting sources.
Questgates unveils surveying division
Loss adjuster Questgates has today revealed a new surveying services division, bringing together operations in subsidence, third party property damage and valuation services.
Your Say: Ageas correction
I wanted to correct an error in your recent coverage of the Ageas household claims review.
Your say: Does size really matter?
I felt Mark Sands’ recent piece in the Post hit the spot when it said a fresh and innovative approach rewards collaborative and flexible firms, but not perhaps in the way intended.