Howden is launching new ‘Howden Loss Assist’ offering

By Howden.

In a strategic move to enhance customer experience and streamline claims management, Howden’s Corporate & Commercial Division has joined forces with Lorega and Qlaims. We are launching a new solution called Howden Loss Assist which aims to give our clients the right level of help and service when dealing with claims. Lorega will be supporting our Corporate Clients and Qlaims will be supporting our Commercial Clients.  Traditional claims handling can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and frustrating for clients. We recognised the need for a more efficient and customer-friendly solution, and Howden Loss Assist aims to bridge this gap.

The specialists

Lorega is an award-winning loss recovery insurance Managing General Agent (MGA) and assistance specialist. They are an independent company that has been going strong for 35 years with an established network of qualified loss adjusters Lorega has developed a range of products designed to provide expert advice to clients in preparing, negotiating, and settling their claims.

Founded in 2017, Qlaims’ vision is to create a better claims customer experience for clients, reducing the overall process timeline, its inherent costs and pain points. Through its insurance product, complementary services and ever-growing network of skilled loss adjusters, it provides loss assistance to businesses.

Both providers’ loss adjusters work to interpret the complexities in policy wordings to ensure that clients have the best possible outcome on their claims.

Key features of Howden Loss Assist

Clients will have access to Lorega or Qlaims loss adjusters, who will handle claims on their behalf. No more navigating complex paperwork or negotiating settlements alone. The collaboration with two providers allows us to leverage Qlaims’ technology and Lorega’s hands-on approach to help provide the best claims journey for our clients. Howden Loss Assist takes the hassle out of quantifying losses and allows clients to focus on recovery.

Comments

Victoria Sutton, Head of Claims Operations, Corporate & Commercial, Howden UK & Ireland Retail, said: “We are delighted to be continuing our longstanding relationship with Lorega and continue to develop our relationship with Qlaims through their loss assistance offerings. Howden Loss Assist will offer tremendous value and support for our Corporate and Commercial Clients at a time of loss and is aligned with our desire to continue delivering added service propositions for our clients.”

Neill Johnstone, Lorega’s Managing Director, said: “Howden recognises the important role expert claims support plays in helping corporate customers recover their business quickly after a claim. Our market-leading commercial loss recovery product is designed to not only offer peace of mind but complement and add value to Howden’s existing business portfolio and their strong personal service culture.”

Liz Latter, CEO of Qlaims, added: “Howden Loss Assist is an innovative and truly customer-focused approach to supporting clients and Qlaims is delighted to be working alongside the Howden team to deliver better client outcomes. Nobody wants to make an insurance claim, so working together we’ll support clients in their time of need.”

Jim Stevenson, Regional Managing Director, Corporate & Commercial, Howden UK & Ireland Retail commented: “We want our clients to know what should happen in the event of a significant Material Damage or Business Interruption incident and to receive the full benefits of their insurance policy from a dedicated expert at that moment. That means excellent communication and prompt action to fix problems, getting paid what they’re entitled to, as soon as possible, with the minimum of fuss and delays, enabling clients to carry on with business as usual.”

Benefits for our clients

With Howden Loss Assist, claims will be processed swiftly, minimising disruptions to clients’ lives. Knowing that experts are handling their claims, clients can rest assured they are in capable hands, and they’ll receive regular updates and clear communication throughout the claims process. We can ensure the same great service to both you and your organisation.

The launch marks the first of many steps towards modernising and simplifying claims management for our clients. Howden Loss Assist promises efficiency, transparency, and peace of mind for clients. As the insurance landscape evolves, this collaboration sets a new standard for how we manage claims.