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PRESS RELEASE - New Davies CEO Announced

Dan Saulter appointed Chief Executive of Davies Group 

09 April 2013
In Conversation with Post Magazine

Davies Group's senior team along with PE backer Electra talk to Post Magazine about the current state of the business, ongoing financial commitment and their plans for 2013

17 December 2012
Davies Win Post Magazine Loss Adjuster of the Year Award for Technology

Davies Group are proud to announce they are the winners of the inaugural POST Magazine Loss Adjuster of the Year awards. 

19 November 2012
Andy Tennant updates his World Championships blog

In these latest updates Davies sponsored Olympic hopeful Andy Tennant talks about the day when he became a World Champion and what he describes as a humbling reception when he returned to Britain

02 May 2012
Davies Group Hosts Claims Clinic

Davies Group recently hosted an Insurance Times Claims Clinic where they considered how supply chains can best be managed to create a real value addition for their instructing clients and their customers.

01 May 2012
Davies Acquires Ufton Associates

Davies Group has today announced the acquisition of specialist Local Authority/County Council Liability adjuster Ufton Associates.

23 April 2012
David Edmondson joins Davies Group

Davies Group has announced that David Edmondson has joined them to lead a new combined Subsidence & Surveying Division.

11 April 2012
Davies sponsored Andy Tennant - World Champion

Davies sponsored rider Andy Tennant was part of today's World Championship winning team in the Track Cycling World Championships

04 April 2012
Andy Tennant reports from the Track World Championships

Davies sponsored Team GB track cyclist gives his insight from within the GB camp as part of our World Record breaking Four Man Pursuit Team.

02 April 2012
Davies makes the final cut in the Insurance Times UK Claims Excellence Awards

Davies are delighted to announce that they have been shortlisted as a finalist in the Outstanding Claims Management Team category of the 2012 Insurance Times UK Claims Excellence Awards

02 March 2012
Davies makes Sunday Times Top 100

Davies Group has been voted into this year's Sunday Times Deloitte Buyout Track 100 list. 

06 February 2012
Andy Tennant visits Davies in Stoke

Davies sponsored Team GB cyclist Andy Tennant visits our Stoke office.

26 January 2012
Operational Weather Bulletin 3rd Jan - New Year Weather Warnings

New Year Weather Warnings.

Following the wet and very windy conditions experienced in the North and Scotland over the past 24 hours, another spell of wet and windy weather is expected to affect the UK during Wednesday. Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds may lead to localised flooding in Western areas.

In response to the adverse weather experienced to date and the forecast for the week, we can advise as follows:

Davies Loss Adjusting / Davies Inspector Team

An increase in claim volumes has been experienced in the North, Scotland & South Coast and additional resources are in place to assist as and where required. All visits are being arranged within SLA’s and all efforts concentrated on effective and timely mitigation activity.

Davies Managed Systems & BVU (Buildings Validation Unit)

Similar to that of our Adjusting/Inspector teams, an increase in claim volumes has been experienced and our surge response plan sits in readiness to provide the necessary resource to support any additional workload driven by the weather and to ensure compliance with all agreed service levels.

Eastwell (Contractor Management) & Davies Response (Disaster Restoration)

Have in place the necessary resources to respond immediately to all affected areas and stand in readiness to assist with emergency roof / mitigation repairs.

In addition, our Out of Hours are aware of the potential increase in OOH calls over the next 24 hours and have resourced accordingly.

Davies Group

06 January 2012
Operational Weather Bulletin 12th Dec - Strong Winds & Heavy Rain Forecast for the UK

Strong Winds & Heavy Rain Forecast for the UK

Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds is expected during Monday evening and into the early hours of Tuesday across many parts of south & southwest England, and west Wales. Although the main rain area and strongest winds will clear away early on Tuesday, further heavy showers are expected through the day.

Wednesday has no reported weather warnings however rapidly strengthening winds and heavy rain are likely to arrive across the west later on Thursday and through Friday, heralding another potentially stormy period with gusts exceeding 70mph in some areas.

In response to the adverse weather forecast for the week, we can advise as follows:

Davies Loss Adjusting / Davies Inspector Team

Additional resources are available as and when required. All visits will be arranged within SLA’s and all efforts concentrated on effective and timely mitigation activity.

Davies Managed Systems & BVU (Buildings Validation Unit)

Our surge response plan sits in readiness to provide the necessary resource to support any additional workload driven by the weather and to ensure compliance with all agreed service levels.

Eastwell (Contractor Management) & Davies Response (Disaster Restoration)

Have in place the necessary resources to respond immediately to all affected areas and stand in readiness to assist with emergency roof / mitigation repairs.

In addition, our Out of Hours are aware of the potential increase in OOH calls over the next 24hours and have resourced accordingly.

Davies Group

12 December 2011
Davies Group voted Insurance Times Loss Adjuster of the Year for the second time in a row.

At the annual Insurance Times Awards ceremony, Davies Group was awarded the accolade of Loss Adjuster of the Year 2011, for the second year in succession.

08 December 2011
Operational Weather Bulletin 8th December - Gale force winds to hit Scotland

Strong winds will increase during Thursday morning with severe gales developing across many northern and central parts of the UK. Storm force winds are likely to affect parts of the north. The Met Office has advised that the risk of disruption is considered highest across central and southern Scotland. Winds should ease from the West tonight with severe gales confined to NE Scotland by the early hours of Friday.

In addition, heavy rain and hill snow is forecast to accompany the gales.

In response to the adverse winds forecast, we can advise as follows:

  • Davies Loss Adjusting
  • Davies Inspector Team
  • Davies Managed Systems & BVU (Buildings Validation Unit)
  • Eastwell (Contractor Management) & Davies Response (Disaster Restoration)

All divisions are aware of the Storm (Wind) alerts for the North / Scotland, have in place the necessary resources to respond immediately to all affected areas and stand in readiness to assist.

In addition, our Out of Hours are aware of the potential increase in OOH calls over the next 24hours and have resourced accordingly.

Davies Group

 

08 December 2011
And the Winner is... Davies Group

Davies Group are delighted to announce that they were awarded the title of Loss Adjuster of the Year at last night's prestigious Insurance Times Awards ceremony.

07 December 2011
Davies Response presents award at BDMA Annual Conference

Davies Response were proud to be the sponsor of the British Damage Management Association's (BDMA) Specialist Award for 2011.

06 December 2011
Latest Andy Tennant Blog on the site

Davies sponsored cyclist has uploaded his latest blog wherein he speaks about his recent success, winning gold at the 2011 European Track Championships.

14 November 2011
Davies Group appointed as expert to help handle London riot claims

Davies Group has been appointed to the panel put together by the Metropolitan Police Authority to handle claims submitted following the recent London rioting.

11 October 2011
Davies Group Refinances

Management invest in Davies Group to further support the growth and development of the leading claims management business

05 October 2011
Davies named on new Sterling adjusting panel

Sterling has unveiled its new look adjuster panel, which now includes Davies Group

21 September 2011
Davies Operational Weather Bulletin - 12th September

Hurricane Katia arrives in the UK

12 September 2011
Matt Coles Appointed to RICS Professional Board

In a major shake up the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors ( RICS ) have named a radically changed Arts & Antiques professional board, which now numbers Davies Group’s Matt Coles as a member. 

31 August 2011
And the winner is…

At this year’s BIBA Conference Davies Group showcased their personal sponsorship of Andy Tennant, one of Great Britain’s most elite track cyclists. With Andy at the Conference they ran a competition to win one of his Team GB jerseys that he had managed to get signed by just about every male and female Team GB cyclist.

29 July 2011
Davies Sponsored Cyclist Andy Tennant wins World Bronze
Davies Group sponsored cyclist Andy Tennant won a bronze medal this week at the Track Cycling World Championsips as part of Great Britain's Pursuit Team.
25 March 2011
Davies Named as Claims Excellence Finalist
Davies Group has been named as shortlisted finalist for the 2011 UK Claims Excellence Awards
10 March 2011
Andy Tennant 2nd in UK Road Cycling Season Opener
Davies sponsored cyclist Andy Tennant came 2nd in this year's Eddie Soens Memorial Race
07 March 2011
Davies Group Appoints New Man at Lloyd's

Davies Group have appointed Tony Keilty in the role of Lloyd’s and London Market Development Director

03 March 2011
Charles Crawford Hits the Top 20
Davies CEO Charles Crawford makes the Insurance Times Top 20 of claims influencers for 2011
18 February 2011
To the Eagle-Eyed Adjuster – Look and you shall find

One of Davies Group's sharp eyed adjusters makes a valuable discovery

11 February 2011
Davies Group Unveils Sponsorship Deal with Olympic Cycling Hopeful

Davies has undertaken a two year personal sponsorship deal with Andy Tennant, one of the UK's leading track and road cyclists.

01 February 2011
Charles Crawford speaks to Insurance People
Charles Crawford, Davies Group CEO speaks to Andrew Newman, Editor of Insurance People 
01 January 2011
Operational Weather Bulletin - 23rd December 2010

Updated weather bulletiin regarding the recent adverse weather conditions affecting most parts of the country.

23 December 2010
Operational Weather Bulletin - 17th December 2010

Latest weather bulletiin regarding the recent adverse weather conditions affecting most parts of the country.

17 December 2010
Cumbrian floods - Lessons learned: A timely reminder
In this feature article first published in Post Magazine Jim Pittman, Davies' Director of Claims Operations speaks about how the industry can gear itself up to handle major surges in claim levels.
10 December 2010
Davies Group wins Loss Adjuster of the Year at the Insurance Times Awards 2010
At last week's annual Insurance Times Awards ceremony Davies Group were awarded the accolade of Loss Adjuster of the Year for 2010
07 December 2010
Operational Weather Bulletin - 3rd December 2010
Latest weather bulletin regarding the recent adverse weather conditions affecting most parts of the country.
03 December 2010
Operational Weather Bulletin - 24th November 2010
Snow & Freezing Temperatures Expected
24 November 2010
Operational Flood Bulletin
Devon/Cornwall Flooding
18 November 2010
Operational Weather Bulletin - Heavy Rain Expected
Weather Warnings have been issued for parts of southern England with heavy, thundery rain and the potential to produce accumulations of over 70mm locally by Tuesday PM. As a result, there is a risk of localised and flash flooding.
09 November 2010
Peter Taylor talks fraud with Insurance Times
Breakfast Club: Don’t miss a trick - The Insurance Times Breakfast Club tackled the subject of claims optimisation, with claims inflation, fraud and recovery rates falling under the spotligh
07 October 2010
Operational Bulletin - Important Telephone Number Changes
0870 telephone numbers countdown to switch off...
17 September 2010
Operational Bulletin September Update - Subsidence Surge in 2010?
It has started...but will it continue?
14 September 2010