Crawford UK makes leadership changes
by Gill Montia
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Crawford & Company has made leadership changes in the UK, at its Europe Middle East and Africa/Asia Pacific (EMEA/AP) and global markets operations, in a move aimed at strengthening its relationships with both insurers and brokers. Greg Gladwell has been appointed chief executive officer UK and Ireland, having joined Crawford in June 2010 from Aviva. [...]
UK disturbances unlikely to be declared “Riot”
by Gill Montia
Story link: UK disturbances unlikely to be declared “Riot”
Crawford & Company is warning that the UK’s recent civil disturbances are unlikely to be expressly declared a “Riot” by the police, irrespective of media coverage and references to the same. However, claims under the Riot Damages Act 1886 must be received by the local police authority within 14 days of an alleged incident, and [...]
Crawford acquires new BMP technology
by Gill Montia
Story link: Crawford acquires new BMP technology
Crawford & Company has acquired the Appian Business Process Management (BPM) Suite, in a move that should radically alter the way the claims management group develops software applications. The Suite was first introduced to Crawford during development efforts for repairNet, the firm’s managed repair service in the UK. By helping information technology and business users [...]
Crawford appoints Latin American technical services managers
by Gill Montia
Story link: Crawford appoints Latin American technical services managers
Crawford & Company has established a team of global technical services (GTS) managers and offices in Latin America, with the aim of more effectively serving large and complex claims in the region. The group says it is seeing significant growth in Latin America, including more involvement by insurers and reinsurers in the London market. Under [...]
Crawford appoints Asia Pacific regional director
by Gill Montia
Story link: Crawford appoints Asia Pacific regional director
Claims management group, Crawford & Company, has appointed Ian Baxter as regional director, GTS – Asia Pacific. Mr Baxter, who will be based in Singapore, has over 30 years of experience as a qualified loss adjuster and claims professional in a wide range of industries, including construction, hotels, department stores, office buildings and manufacturing. He [...]
Crawford appoints Mexico general manager
by Richard Kilner
Story link: Crawford appoints Mexico general manager
Crawford & Company has announced the appointment of Eduardo Kimsi as its new general manager for the firm’s operations in Mexico. During his 15 year career he has worked for a number of loss adjusting companies and brokers in both Mexico and London and brings a broad range of experience to Crawford. Kimsi will be [...]
Crawford & Company returns to profitability
by Richard Kilner
Story link: Crawford & Company returns to profitability
Crawford & Company has reported its financial results for Q3 2010, including net income of $13m, a welcome return to the black after a net loss of $39.5m in the same quarter last year. It also marks a return to profitability in 2010, following a Q2 loss of $2.5m. The firm recorded diluted earnings per [...]
Crawford & Company named Loss Adjuster of the Year
by Richard Kilner
Story link: Crawford & Company named Loss Adjuster of the Year
Crawford & Company enjoyed a good night at the Australia and New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards 2010, where the firm picked up the award for Loss Adjuster of the Year. The ceremony itself was held at Sydney Convention Centre, Darling Harbour, and saw the judges praise Crawford for its forward-looking approach. Crawford’s integration of wireless [...]
Crawford & Company reports Q2 losses
by Richard Kilner
Story link: Crawford & Company reports Q2 losses
Crawford & Company has reported its results for the second quarter of 2010, including a net loss of $2.5m ($0.05 per share). This is a substantial improvement on the $88.1m loss ($1.70 per share) incurred during the same period last year. However, it does mark a return to the red after the firm made a [...]
Crawford & Company name GTS VP
by Richard Kilner
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Crawford & Company has announced the appointment of Andries G. Willemse as vice president of Global Technical Services (GTS). Willemse joined Crawford & Company 12 years ago, as a senior adjuster in South Africa managing property, fidelity guarantee, business interruption and rail transportation claims. Three years ago he became VP of quality and compliance in [...]
Crawford & Company enhances Broadspire
by Richard Kilner
Story link: Crawford & Company enhances Broadspire
Crawford & Company UK has announced that it is widening the range of healthcare and rehabilitation services available through its Broadspire brand. Broadspire UK was launched last year, and offers bespoke TPA (third party administration) solutions. Broadspire had already operated in the US for many years, employing 2,500 employees and generating Q1 revenue of $74.6m. [...]
Crawford reports Q1 figures
by Richard Kilner
Story link: Crawford reports Q1 figures
Crawford & Company has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2010. The firm saw flat consolidated revenues of $236.3m, up just $0.2m compared to the same period last year. Crawford also achieved exactly the same net income ($3.1m) in Q1 2010 as the firm did in Q1 2009, with diluted earnings per [...]
Crawford & Company hire regional legal chief
by Richard Kilner
Story link: Crawford & Company hire regional legal chief
Crawford & Company has announced the appointment of Christopher Pinney as its legal head for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific regions. Before joining Crawford he was a corporate solicitor with Jones Day, specialising in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and private equity transactions. Pinney will support the firm’s regional executive management [...]
Crawford secures Aviva claims management deal
by Gill Montia
Story link: Crawford secures Aviva claims management deal
Crawford & Company has announced that it has been appointed as sole adjuster to manage motor claims for Aviva’s recently launched online car insurance service in Singapore. The company, which says it is “extremely pleased” with the appointment, will manage motor claims from first notification of loss in a dedicated center operating 24 hours a [...]
Crawford & Company UK selects HR director
by Richard Kilner
Story link: Crawford & Company UK selects HR director
Crawford & Company UK has announced the appointment of Christine Millar to the position of Human Resources director. She brings to the role of HR director extensive experience in the financial sector, including in insurance and banking, and has occupied a wide range of posts during her career, from project management to financial services regulation [...]
Crawford & Company keep in touch with Cumbria
by Richard Kilner
Story link: Crawford & Company keep in touch with Cumbria
Devastating winter floods struck Cumbria in the winter, an event to which Crawford & Company was amongst the first to react. Since then, the firm has worked hard to maintain contact through a combination of targeted communications and visits to the area. Crawford & Company organised a trio of flood surgeries in co-operation with the [...]
Crawford & Company name new chairman
by Richard Kilner
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Crawford & Company has announced the appointment of Charles H. Ogburn as the new non-executive chairman of the Board of Directors. He replaces Thomas W. Crawford, who as well as being, until recently, chairman has also previously held the posts of chief executive officer and president. Ogburn was elected to the board in February of [...]
Crawford and Company reveal Q3 losses
by Richard Kilner
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Crawford & Company has announced its financial results for the third quarter. The firm saw revenues decline from $266.9m in Q3 2008 to $245.8m in the third quarter of this year, a fall attributed to lower revenues in Broadspire and the Property & Casualty segments, as well as foreign currency changes. Net income also fell [...]
Crawford & Company Lloyd’s strategy to be led by Foster
by Richard Kilner
Story link: Crawford & Company Lloyd’s strategy to be led by Foster
Crawford & Company (NYSE: CRDA; CRDB) has announced the appointment of Bob Foster to lead the firm’s strategy for its relationship with Lloyd’s of London. Until recently Foster had been group claims director with Brit Insurance, a post he occupied for six years. He initially spent a decade as a chartered surveyor prior to joining [...]
Crawford & Company reports Q2 losses
by Richard Kilner
Story link: Crawford & Company reports Q2 losses
Crawford & Company (NYSE: CRDA and CRDB) has revealed its financial results for the second quarter of the year. The firm incurred a net loss of $88.1m, which includes a $94m preliminary non-cash goodwill impairment charge. In the same quarter last year the firm enjoyed net income of $7.1m, and in Q1 2009 had a [...]
