Crawford & Company
Quiz of the week - 8 January
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Europe: What the new privacy regulations mean for insurance services providers
It's almost upon us. After an epic journey, the much vaunted overhaul of European data protection rules has arrived, placing a tougher compliance burden not only on insurers, but also on companies that provide services to them.
Crawford opens Carlisle office to support flood victims
Loss adjuster Crawford & Company has opened an office in Carlisle in Cumbria to support community members impacted by recent flooding.
Panes to join McLarens from Crawford
Chris Panes, formerly CEO of Asia for Crawford, is leaving the loss adjuster to join rival McLarens in February.
Storms' insured loss estimate increases to £1.4bn
Latest estimates from accounting firm PWC suggest insured losses from storms Desmond, Eva and Frank, which battered the UK in December 2015, could reach £1.4bn as Prime Minister David Cameron yesterday (3 January) pledged £40m to repair and improve flood…
Penny Black's Christmas disasters 2015
Penny Black has asked insurers to share their stories of Christmas disasters. Loss adjusters have also told her about their most festive business claims.
Penny Black's Christmas questions 2015: What does an insurer's Christmas look like?
What are insurers and brokers up to at Christmas? Post has asked them how they celebrate the festive season and found out a lot of them like to hear the bells ringing out for Christmas Day.
Crawford appoints Malaysia boss Fong to Asia CEO role
Crawford & Company has promoted the boss of its Malaysian operation, Phillip Fong, to the role of CEO of Asia.
Covéa reports 180% increase in claims volumes after floods
Covéa Insurance has experienced a 180% increase in claims volumes to date as a result of Storm Desmond which hit North West England on 5 and 6 December.
Blog: Getting people back on their feet after Storm Desmond
Crawford's Paul Lofkin describes his experience of assisting in the clean-up of flood-affected homes and businesses in Appleby following Storm Desmond.
Insurance industry praises flood defences as Cumbria faces second deluge in six years
Insured losses in Cumbria caused by Storm Desmond have been tipped to eclipse the £175m of claims from flooding in the area in 2009, but industry commentators have praised the mitigation impact of flood defences.
Geography of Cumbria a hurdle for adjusters, Crawford says
Accessing flooded homes is the key priority for loss adjusters in the wake of Storm Desmond, which has caused widespread flooding in Cumbria and resulted in the death of one person.
Career file: Ian Muress: Expanded role for Muress as Crawford restructures
Crawford Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific CEO Ian Muress is to take on additional responsibility for Canada and Latin America after being named international operations CEO as part of a group-wide restructure.
Quiz of the week - 27 November
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Muress becomes international CEO as Crawford simplifies structure
Crawford Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific CEO Ian Muress is to take on additional responsibility for Canada and Latin America after being named international operations CEO as part of a group-wide restructure.
Three UK Crawford execs depart
Global loss adjuster Crawford and Company has confirmed the departure of five executives, including three from the UK.
Crawford to cut up to $28m from expense base in additional restructure
Crawford and Company is seeking to reduce its dependence on severe weather claims by embarking on an additional restructuring plan designed to remove $25m (£16.6m) to $28m from the company’s expense base.
Bart appointed Crawford's CEO for Asia-Pacific
Andrew Bart, Crawford's Pacific CEO, has been promoted to CEO Asia-Pacific.
Questgates loses out as Zurich reveals its loss adjusting panel
Questgates is the main loser on the Zurich loss adjusting panel, which features Criterion for the first time.
Benedict Burke: Greater collaboration essential for nat-cat response
Recently elected Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters president Benedict Burke tells Post what he hopes to achieve in his year at the helm of the organisation.
Axa unveils loss adjuster panels for property claims
Axa has named four loss adjusters on two panels to deal with commercial property and household claims.
MA Assist scoops RSA property claims contract
Property claims and building repair specialist MA Assist has been appointed as sole supplier to RSA for repair fulfilment on property claims under £20,000.
Career File: Benedict Burke: Crawford boss to be next CILA president
Crawford & Company’s head of global markets Benedict Burke has been officially unveiled as the next president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters.
Ferma 2015: Crawford unveils financial lines claims service
Loss adjuster Crawford and Company has responded to growing regulatory action and tightening legislation by launching a new financial lines claims service throughout Europe.