The latest, new look issue of Claims Focus is now available to download online.
In this issue:
Members will be saddened to hear that former CILA President (1980/1) Gordon Edwards died on Saturday 15th March at age 75.
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (CILA) has been awarded funding to develop an education and training programme for the use of loss adjusting experts throughout Europe.
The ABI/ACPO/CILA Protocol on The Role of the Insurance Industry in Dealing with Civil Emergencies is due to be launched on the 24th of July.
Jonathan Clark, of Crawford & Company, has been appointed director of claims at the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). He will join the FSCS executive team in June.
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At a press briefing at the ABI on 20th September, attended by Graham Cave, CILA Executive Director, the ABI/CILA/ACPO Emergency Protocol was launched.
The ABI, in association with CILA and the Flood Forum, have published leaflets containing information on flood resilient repairs.
The CILA has updated the ABI's prediction for losses due to the recent flooding to £1.5bn. This figure is calculated from £825m of domestic claims and £680m from businesses.