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Why Leading (Re)Insurers Chose Me for Their Most Critical Claims Leadership Hires in 2025 And Why You Should Too
09Sep
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Why Leading (Re)Insurers Chose Me for Their Most Critical Claims Leadership Hires in 2025 And Why You Should Too

This year, I’ve been entrusted with two of the most high-stakes leadership searches in the London and global claims market: Both searches were retained. Both clients knew that “the normal way” — handing the role to an already stretched in-house team or scattering it across multiple agencies — would never deliver the calibre of shortlist […]

Autumn – Change is in the air.
09Sep

Autumn – Change is in the air.

It’s been a busy summer for me, with my eldest son finishing University and the other his A levels. We’ve had lots of BBQs with family and friends, kayaking and fishing trips to Cornwall and a lot of tennis and golf (more practice required here!). As summer fades away and the evenings draw in, for […]

Claims Recruitment Services – Salary Benchmarking Survey
03Sep
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Claims Recruitment Services – Salary Benchmarking Survey

At Claims Recruitment Services, we often get asked by Claims Managers, Talent leaders, and Claims Professionals: “Can you provide salary benchmarking for Claims Professionals in this class of business?” “What are Property Claims Managers currently being paid?” “If I were to move into a Senior Claims Adjuster role at another company, what salary should I […]

Goodbye Joe. Welcome Beth
04Jul
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Goodbye Joe. Welcome Beth

Last month we said goodbye to our Operations Manager Joe Winchcombe, who has been an invaluable member of the team for almost a decade. He is off travelling to the US, and then on to new adventures, and we wish him the best of luck for all of his future endeavours. CRS / EJC would […]

Wimbledon & Underwriting: A Game of Strategy
16Jun
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Wimbledon & Underwriting: A Game of Strategy

We’ve already seen some great tennis tournaments this season and I for one am looking forward to Wimbledon, which is just around the corner now! Wimbledon isn’t just about dazzling serves – it’s a game of precision, adaptability, and risk management, much like underwriting. Reading the Game Tennis players study their opponents; Underwriters analyse financial […]

Eden James Consulting – Our New Website
10Apr
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Eden James Consulting – Our New Website

The sun is out, the flowers are blooming, and just as we’re looking ahead to more bright and sunny days in the coming months, we’re also looking ahead to what is shaping up to be a very successful year for all of us here at Eden James Consulting. In January of this year, we welcomed […]

The Rise of Data Science in (Re)Insurance.
04Apr
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The Rise of Data Science in (Re)Insurance.

In our fast-evolving digital world, data science has become a cornerstone of the insurance and reinsurance sectors. Whilst the industry was previously rooted in actuarial models and risk assessments, it’s now undergoing a major transformation, driven by advanced analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. From underwriting and fraud detection to claims management and catastrophe modeling, […]

Utilising AI and Cybersecurity in the (re)insurance market
05Mar
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Utilising AI and Cybersecurity in the (re)insurance market

In today’s rapidly changing digital landscape, the insurance and reinsurance sectors are undergoing a transformative shift driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity advancements. These technologies are not only enhancing operational efficiency but also redefining risk management and customer experience. AI is revolutionising the insurance industry by speeding up and enabling more precise risk assessments, […]

Reflecting on My First Month at Eden James Consulting
10Feb
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Reflecting on My First Month at Eden James Consulting

One month in, and what a start! Starting a new role always comes with excitement (and maybe a few nerves) but stepping into Eden James Consulting has been nothing short of rewarding. As someone who has spent years placing candidates into new opportunities, it’s been eye-opening to be on the other side—experiencing the same transition, […]

Jamie Thomson promoted to Managing Director at Claims Recruitment Services. Miles Eden to step down.
22Jan
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Jamie Thomson promoted to Managing Director at Claims Recruitment Services. Miles Eden to step down.

As of 1st of January 2025 Miles Eden is stepping down as Managing Director with Director, Jamie Thomson stepping up into Miles’ vacated MD position. Miles continues as Founder of Claims Recruitment Services & Eden James Consulting and will still play a pivotal role in the overall operation & strategy of the business with Jamie now […]

Entry Level Resource – London Market Claims and Hands-On Learning
04Nov
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Entry Level Resource – London Market Claims and Hands-On Learning

Are you someone who wants to make their first step into the insurance industry and are looking to get into Claims, but are unsure what your day-to-day responsibilities would be? Or are you someone who wants to enhance your knowledge of Claims, and boost your self-confidence when it comes to interviews? Maybe you’re someone who […]

The Rise of Cyber Insurance
04Jul
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The Rise of Cyber Insurance

1997 was a big year for a number of different reasons. Tony Blair was elected Prime Minister of the UK. The first Harry Potter book was published. And two former colleagues decided to set up a small online DVD rental service in California, settling on the name Netflix.  On April 15th of that year, the insurance […]

Launching The Eden Ladder™, Our Eleven Step Search Methodology
23May
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Launching The Eden Ladder™, Our Eleven Step Search Methodology

In 2023 I had a realisation; our business had far outgrown how we presented ourselves digitally. Our website and logo were living in the early 2010’s and how we get our values and message across online weren’t too far behind this dragging its heels! Our rebrand is so much more than just a new website […]

Jamie Thomson, Director at Claims Recruitment Services Celebrates 10-year Anniversary.
12Mar
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Jamie Thomson, Director at Claims Recruitment Services Celebrates 10-year Anniversary.

Late September 2023 turned the clock to a ten-year tenure for Jamie Thomson at Claims Recruitment Services. Jamie was the first employee of the business joining Miles Eden, the founder shortly after he set up the business. Jamie trained under Miles at their previous company Mansion House for just under a year before joining. Jamie […]

Our 10 Year Anniversary
12Mar
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Our 10 Year Anniversary

In 2023, we celebrated our 10 year anniversary as a company. And what a 10 years it’s been! From humble beginnings, when it was just Miles and Jamie sharing a tiny little office, to the incredibly successful insurance recruitment business that we are today, it’s safe to say that we’ve been through a lot in […]

Protecting Against Ransomware Attacks: How the UK Insurance Industry is Rising to the Challenge
12Mar
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Protecting Against Ransomware Attacks: How the UK Insurance Industry is Rising to the Challenge

In today’s interconnected world, where technology has become integral to our lives, cybersecurity has become a hot topic. With the rise of ransomware attacks, businesses and individuals are facing a new and complex threat to their digital security. However, the UK insurance industry is not sitting idly by. In fact, it is proactively preparing itself […]

A guide to Counter offers and how to tackle them.
11Mar
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A guide to Counter offers and how to tackle them.

Counter offers. What are they? To put it plainly, it is “An offer made in response to another offer.” Like when you are selling a car or a house and the buyer offers a price which you reject. You would then suggest a new price. In a recruitment setting, it’s when an employer offers a […]