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Claims People: Global Aerospace, Cowbell Cyber, Chartwell Law, Berger Kahn

Global Aerospace Hires Head of Claims Global Aerospace has appointed Rachel Priester as director of claims — USA, effective Feb. 7. Priester will report to Jeff Bruno, president and chief underwriting officer. Priester has 12 years of experience in the …

Claims People: Lemonade and Global Risk Solutions

Lemonade Taps USAA Exec For Claims Lemonade, the startup insurer that is using smart-phone technology to challenge legacy carriers for market share, has hired the former chief claims officer for USAA. Lemonade appointed Sean Burgess as its chief claims officer. …

The Year Ahead: Granular Data Bringing Claims Into Sharper Focus

Only a couple of years ago most property claim inspections took at least a week, says Joshua Cruce, the newly promoted chief strategy officer for Brush Country Claims. Adjusters often spent four days out in the field inspecting damage and …

Claims People: Chubb, Topa, Greenberg Traurig

Chubb Appoints Head of Claims, Complex Claims Chubb has expanded its North America claims leadership team with two new appointments: Bill Hazelton was named head of Chubb North America Claims, and Megan Watt has been appointed to a newly created …

Wildfire Claims Complexity Driving Innovation in Loss Adjusting

Greater complexity in insured losses from forest fires is leading to increasing innovation in loss adjusting, according to Cunningham Lindsey’s 2017 Major and Complex Loss Review. The annual report highlights many examples where increasingly complex losses have led to new …

Willis Launches Forensic Accounting Practice

In response to the increasing number of large scale disasters that result in highly complex claims, Willis Group Holdings plc, the global risk advisory, reinsurance broking, and human capital and benefits firm, launched the new Forensic Accounting & Complex Claims …

RIMS Report Highlights Benefits of a Proactive Claims Management Program

The Risk Management Society (RIMS) recently released a report that reviews claims management principles, as well as steps for establishing, implementing and maintaining an effective claims management program. Proactive claims reporting and management can contribute positively to the ongoing sustainability …