Loss adjusting
Biba 2024: Sedgwick’s Nicoll sees opportunity in entertainment emerging risks
Ex-Hollywood producer Alex Nicoll, head of media and entertainment at Sedgwick, has explained how his experience and having insider knowledge allows him to empathise with a situation in the sector and make quick decisions.
Biba Conference 2024 countdown: Sedgwick’s Mark Gilbert
Mark Gilbert, strategic client director and head of corporate at Sedgwick, teases a shaken, not stirred surprise on its stand, reminisces about playing Steve Davis at pool and describes Biba as the Crufts for insurance.
Biba Conference 2024 countdown: Charles Taylor’s James Savill
James Savill, head of UK claims management at Charles Taylor, outlines how he tackles Biba like Disney World and that come the end of the evening, all roads usually lead to a curry house.
Biba Conference 2024 countdown: Woodgate & Clark’s Simon Jones
Simon Jones, client services director at Woodgate & Clark, looks forward to exhibiting for the first time at the conference and hearing more about the tricky nuances of insuring multi-occupancy properties.
TV and films in focus as Spotlite Claims launches EL and PL support
Spotlite Claims, the specialist loss adjusting arm of Woodgate and Clark, has launched employers’ liability and public liability claims support due to increasing demand from brokers and insurers working with the global film and TV industries.
McLarens joins Biba as associate
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has added McLarens loss adjusters as an associate.
Blog: Why building safety case reports can be the gold dust for everyone
The evolution of construction techniques and material mean it is more important than ever that brokers don’t lose sight of the need for comprehensive building information. Julian Strutt, director of estate adjusting at Charles Taylor explains.
Sedgwick names Neil Gibson as CEO in the UK
Neil Gibson has been appointed CEO of Sedgwick in the UK, stepping up from chief operating officer of the business’ operations in the UK, New Zealand, Middle East, Africa and Asia.
People Moves: 30 October – 3 November 2023
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Interview: CEO Phil Barton on why Partners& is an “antidote to the worst practices in the market”
Having posited the notion that it was an ‘anti-consolidator’ on launch in 2020, Partners& CEO Phil Barton puts forward the case to Jonathan Swift that it has lived up to its lofty ambition.
My Insurance Downtime: Woodgate & Clark managing director James Eveling
Woodgate & Clark managing director James Eveling gives us a look into his life outside insurance.
Former CII COO Bissell appointed Cila executive director
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has appointed John Bissell as executive director. He will take on the leadership role in September 2023.
Blog: Homing in on high-net-worth claims
Quality service, especially for claims, should not be lost in any efficiency drive when it comes to expansion in the high-net-worth space, warns Simon Loerns, director of specialist services at Woodgate & Clark loss adjusters.
Meet the MGA: Qlaims
Now its fourth year of trading, Qlaims CEO Liz Latter outlines her mission to make loss recovery insurance a mainstream product and for her MGA to be the “go to” provider for customer facing claims solutions
Opinion: Limited or unreliable information can lead to underinsurance
Brokers need to work with policyholders to push for better quality and more frequent surveys to combat underinsurance, argues Paul Mayer, valuations manager at Sedgwick.
Opinion: Tips to get your clients’ claims across the line quickly
Getting claims paid is not as straightforward as it once was, according to Malcolm Harvey, founder and executive director of Qlaims. Here, he explains a few hacks that might at least help speed up settlements.
Qlaims launches ATE service
Qlaims has extended its claims assistance to provide after the event services to its brokers.
Qlaims extends its capacity deal with Great American International
Managing general agent Qlaims has extended its partnership with Great American International Insurance (UK).
Ardonagh confirms Lorega cost £28.8m
Ardonagh paid £28.8m in cash to buy loss recovery insurance managing general agent and assistance specialist Lorega, the consolidator has confirmed.
Opinion: Welcoming greater broker involvement with loss adjusters
Recently appointed Cila leader David Ross on the drive to have the majority of members achieve chartered status.
Lorega finds “natural home” at Ardonagh
Lorega will go to the “next level” under Ardonagh’s ownership, former leader and current CEO of Vizion Insurance Brokers John Sims has predicted.
Ardonagh buys Lorega
Ardonagh’s managing general agent segment Geo Underwriting has bought loss recovery insurance MGA and assistance specialist Lorega, Insurance Age can reveal.
Blog: Real estate brokers tap into claims data in response to hard market
Victoria Jewell, of McLarens, explores the impact of brokers on the billion-pound real estate market.