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Agrical, a McLarens company specialising in the farming, estates, commercial leisure and high net worth markets, leads in its field according to a survey of leading claims professionals. Agrical fared excellently in Post Magazine's Loss Adjusters Insight Report 2013 - a comprehensive survey of more than 150 claims managers at insurers and brokeing firms - either leading or holding a top three position in their respective categories.

Chartered loss adjuster, Agrical, is celebrating ten years in business this month.  Since it was formed in 2002, the privately owned company has doubled its staff to 57, tripled its turnover, which is now approaching £4 million and quadrupled its client base to over 30.

The service is aimed at underwriters and brokers operating in the high net worth market.  Agrical Private Clients will handle claims involving historic, listed and non-listed properties, contents – including fine art, antiques and jewellery – outbuildings, gardens and grounds. 

We’re pleased to share that Jennifer Vincent, Loss Adjuster with Agrical, was featured in FG Insight‘s “My First Job in Agriculture” article. In this piece, she notes that childhood fishing trips and her regular exposure to animals sparked an interest in agri-business. She now manages claims for farming businesses.

​Re-brand further integrates Agrical into the McLarens Group

Chartered loss adjuster, Agrical, exhibited for the first time at BIBA 2012 and received a positive reception.

Chartered loss adjuster, Agrical, has said goodbye to its longest serving adjuster based in Scotland as Iain Mahon retires.  The company marked Iain’s retirement with a presentation dinner at the Ballathie Country House Hotel on the banks of the River Tay in Perthshire.

Nigel Collinson, Managing Director of Agrical Chartered Loss Adjusters warns farmers to ensure their processes and paperwork are up to scratch and talks of a possible increase in product liability claims.

In the farming media this week we’ve been warning of a potential increase in barn fires this summer caused by spontaneous combusting hay bales because of the recent wet weather and we’ve been urging farmers to take practical preventative steps

Chartered loss adjuster, Agrical, warns of the potential increase in grain dryer fires because of the consistent inclement weather.

Agrical’s very own Marathon Man, Managing Director Nigel Collinson beat his own personal best by completing the Worcester Marathon on Sunday 15^th April in an impressive 3hrs 46 minutes!  Prior to the race Nigel was slightly apprehensive at the prospect of running up the rolling hills of Worcestershire in areas where only climbers dare to tread.  Not only did Nigel complete this undulating course he also managed to slice half an hour off his last marathon.

Chartered Loss Adjuster Agrical has been short-listed for three inaugural industry awards which recognise excellence in loss adjusting.  The winners will be announced at a Gala Dinner on 13 November 2012 at the Royal Garden Hotel, London.

In a December 2016 publication of Insurance Post, Agrical loss adjuster Graham Plaister, commented on the potential of a costly bird flu outbreak for UK insurers.

With farming being the U.K.’s most dangerous industry by leading to the most work-related injuries, there are many affects on insurance.

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With a keen practical interest in agriculture through his family farming business, coupled with his academic achievement (attaining an Honours level BSc in Agricultural Economics), and strong loss adjusting skills, it is perhaps no surprise that Nigel Collinson became such an important part of the management team at Agrical.

Agrical have entered a team of 4 into this year’s annual Coracle Relay World Championships. Agrical’s Shrewsbury office David Orrell, Elaine Erasmus, Andrew Rankin & Emma Jones have all stepped up to the plate to compete in the race and are hoping to raise £1000 for charity.

McLarens and Agrical, a McLarens company specializing in the farming, estates, commercial leisure and high net worth markets, are leaders in their fields according to a survey of leading claims professionals. Both firms fared excellently in Post Magazine’s Loss Adjusters Insight Report 2013 – a comprehensive survey of more than 150 claims managers at insurers and brokeing firms – either leading or holding a top three position in their respective categories.

Leading international loss adjuster, McLarens, has today announced a merger with Agrical in the UK. Agrical is a leading provider of loss adjusting and claims management services, specialising in the farming, estates, commercial leisure and high net worth markets.

Graham Plaister, Adjuster with Agrical, shares information about how UK farmers who are reliant on traditional sources of income are under pressure to diversify, presenting their insurers with a different set of exposures.

In a blog post for Insurance Post Online on 26 August 2016, Peter Thompson, Divisional Director of Agrical, explains how farmers face increased responsibility to prevent pollution while most insurance policies offer limited coverage.

Graham Plaister, adjuster with Agrical, a McLarens Company, explains in Post how the exposure of agricultural land in the UK and Ireland affects farmers’ buildings, production/distribution, and livestock.

Graham Plaister, an adjuster out of Agrical‘s Tadcaster office, shares insights about farming diversification in Post’s article “New Farming Risks and Their Insurance Implications” on 28 September 2016.

A personal interview with Agrical’s Executive Director, David Orrell ACII ACILA, in an article published by Insurance Day magazine. To read the full article, click here.

Senior team expands to meet increasing client demand.

The commercial forestry industry in UK and Ireland has seen a period of high claim frequency in the last 5 years with numerous fire and storm (windthrow) events. Catastrophic damage to growing timber in privately owned forests can have serious financial implications for the owner’s long term investment as well as debris removal and replanting costs following the damage.

Frank McGaffney, Senior Adjuster of Agrical, a McLarens Company, explains in Post how the commercial forestry industry in UK and Ireland is a top performing asset class and is literally growing. You can read the full article Growing timber insurance, the essentials here.