McLarens hires Crawford’s UK construction head

Loss adjuster McLarens has appointed Ian Newth as head of its construction and engineering team (C&E) in the UK and Ireland.

He joins from Crawford & Co where he served as head of construction in the UK.

Based in McLarens’ London office, Newth will report to Peter Scott, head of C&E in Europe. He will oversee the business’ C&E portfolio across its 16 offices in the UK and Ireland.

Graham Smart, managing director, Europe, said: “We already have considerable expertise in the C&E field and having someone of Ian’s gravitas to lead our UK team means that we are well placed to continue to grow this part of the business.

“C&E is a key sector for McLarens, both in the UK and internationally where, particularly in Asia and the Middle East, we are seen as a key market player.  Recent high profile hires have reinforced this position and I look forward to working with Ian to continue this success.”

Newth added: “McLarens has built a reputation as a leading provider of specialist commercial loss adjusting in the UK and as such is an ideal home for my expertise. I’m delighted to be leading a team of such highly motivated and skilled adjusters!"