David Thompson appointed as head of new unit with Paul Richardson as senior operations manager
Crawford & Company UK has launched a new high net worth claims service, Crawford Esteem.
Crawford Esteem brings together the company's nationwide team of adjusters and specialists, with a central management unit based in Watford.
Crawford Esteem will incorporate a range of linked services covering:
• High value property and contents
• Estates and country houses
• Holiday homes
• Fine arts & antiques
• Classic cars
• Small craft and private yachts
• Restoration
• Validation
• Valuations
• Healthcare
• Surveying and Subsidence
David Thompson, currently head of agricultural, rural industries and estates has now also been appointed as head of Crawford Esteem, with Paul Richardson, regional operations manager (South), appointed as senior operations manager for Crawford Esteem.
Ian V Muress, chief executive officer for Europe, Middle East & Africa said: “Increasing interest and growing client demand in the UK high net worth market has been significant. Crawford is always keen to recognise and respond to clients’ changing requirements and this market is particularly unique. Flexibility, personal delivery and customisation are all critical components of a quality driven claims service.” He added: “We are fortunate to have a large pool of specialist talent in this arena covering everything from antiques to yachts. This breadth of expertise and our specialist approach to high net worth claims allows Crawford to offer great value to our clients in relation to the most discerning of policyholders.”
