Ecclesiastical appoints claims partner

Ecclesiastical has appointed the Cotswold Group to provide claim investigation and surveillance services.

Investigation services will include organising interviews and taking statements; visiting accident sites; and arranging surveillance. The Cotswold Group will deal with claims from all parts of Ecclesiastical's business, but they will particularly focus on Ecclesiastical's motor book.

David Bonehill, director of claims and risk services, said: "As the economic climate worsens, like every other insurer we are taking a close look at the efforts we're making to tackle fraud. We've already seen a