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Analysis: Review of 2018
The spectre of Brexit loomed large over the insurance sector this year, and although the picture is still no clearer in terms of how the UK market will continue to trade with Europe after 29 March 2019, significant merger & acquisition activity was among…
McLarens secures alternative private equity backing
McLarens' largest private equity backer has sold its stake in the company.
Blog: Costs of aviation claims rocketing as technology taking off
Aviation claims costs are rising, fuelled by expensive technology repairs, explains John Bayley, regional director for Europe and Russia at McLarens Aviation.
McLarens Aviation targets European expansion with German office
McLarens Aviation has launched a German office after recruiting a team of aviation adjusters in Frankfurt.
Analysis: Product recalls: Bringing it back
Whether it’s a tumble dryer that catches fire or baby milk that’s contaminated with salmonella, an increase in safety concerns is putting product recall insurance in the spotlight. With the frequency and severity of claims on the up, there are concerns…
McLarens makes two senior appointments
McLarens has appointed Ross Landsbaum as chief financial officer and Adam Weiner as senior vice president, IT strategy & operations.
Preview of 2018: A sneak peek at the coming year
The promised whiplash and discount rate reforms, as well as the UK’s exit from the European Union, are expected to shape the coming year for the industry. Insurers, brokers, loss adjusters and lawyers are wary of political uncertainties and the trends in…
McLarens takes aim at HNW with Cunningham Lindsey hires
McLarens has hired two senior Cunningham Lindsey bosses to head up its new high net worth business.
McLarens hires in Australia
Global loss adjuster McLarens has expanded its construction and natural resources team in Australia.
Analysis: Arson: A burning issue
Only a small portion of arson cases are prosecuted, so perhaps it’s time for the insurance industry to take ownership of this issue, as it has with fraud
Analysis: Going fishing: What is fuelling consolidation in the loss adjusting sector?
The loss adjusting space continues to shrink, with three major acquisitions of loss adjusting firms in the first two weeks of last month.
Analysis: Aviation insurers prove adaptable
Insurers are adapting to aviation's latest trends, despite low premiums.
Cupitt promoted at McLarens
Global loss adjuster McLarens has promoted Australia marine manager John Cupitt to head of the company's global marine division.
Navigating India's fast growing aviation market
With low levels of air travel penetration and a growing economy, expansion in the Indian aviation sector brings challenges and opportunities writes Kevin Betts, Asia-Pacific director, at loss adjuster McLarens Aviation.
Mayes swaps Cunningham Lindsey for McLarens in Australia
Global loss adjuster McLarens has recruited Paul Mayes from rival Cunningham Lindsey.
Enterprise Act: Paying the price for paying late
With the Enterprise Act coming into force on 4 May, policyholders will now be able to claim damages for late payment of claims. Are insurers ready?
McLarens bolsters Australia team with hire from Crawford
Global loss adjuster McLarens has made a senior construction appointment in Australia.
Rising Star: Mahesh Ganesan, McLarens
Mahesh is a fully fledged loss adjuster for the firm after starting as a trainee
Blog: Cyber risk in aviation
The cyber threat to planes is bound to raise public fears, but the aviation industry operates in a way that minimises risks.
Bird flu outbreak could hit insurers hard
An “almost inevitable” bird flu outbreak in the UK could be costly for insurers, a specialist agriculture loss adjustor has warned.
Interview: Graham Smart, McLarens Europe
It has been three years since Graham Smart took over the role of McLarens Europe MD from Trevor Latimer. He reflects on the challenges the market has faced and what growth opportunities remain.
The nomadic life: what does it take to be a specialist loss adjuster?
A group of new recruits to McLarens Aviation learn about what it takes to be a loss adjuster
The Claims Process: Together again
Hammering down loss adjusters on fees proved a false economy for insurers as falling service standards merely wreaked more havoc on the industry’s reputation. But sense has prevailed and the two sectors are showing signs of a welcome reconciliation
Panes begins McLarens' Asia-Pacific leadership role
Global loss adjuster McLarens has confirmed the appointment of two senior managers in Asia-Pacific.