Our thoughts are with all those affected by the severe flooding currently impacting Bangkok and the surrounding areas. During challenging times, swift and reliable on-the-ground support is essential. At vrs Adjusters, together with our local team at vrs Tisurvey in Bangkok and our Asia-Pacific Hub in Singapore, we are fully operational and ready to assist […]
vrs Uchiyama JV launches in Singapore to support Japanese clients across Asia-Pacific
Singapore – vrs Uchiyama JV has been launched in Singapore, a new joint venture created in partnership with Uchiyama Loss Adjusting Co., Ltd. to strengthen claims management support for Japanese insurers, corporates and brokers operating across Asia-Pacific. The initiative brings together Uchiyama’s long-standing Japanese loss adjusting expertise and the international reach of ADENES Group and […]
Earthquake in Colombia
In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Colombia, speed, expertise, and clarity in loss adjusting are vital to restoring continuity for impacted businesses and communities. At vrs Adjusters, our thoughts are with all those affected. Our international organization, supported by highly specialized loss adjusting teams, has a well-established presence throughout Colombia and is fully equipped […]
August 2026, Europe’s Wildfire Season
As wildfires continue to impact several regions across Europe, affecting communities, businesses, and critical infrastructure, insurers and brokers are facing increasing challenges in managing complex and rapidly evolving losses.Recent reports highlight significant wildfire activity across France, Spain, Greece, Portugal and other Southern European countries, with large-scale evacuations and extensive property damage. Our teams at vrs Adjusters […]
Earthquake in Venezuela
Following the recent devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela, causing widespread damage and significant disruption across the country, our thoughts are with the affected communities and all those impacted by this tragic event. Embed from Getty Images Powerful backtoback seismic events have led to severe infrastructure damage and complex emergency conditions, particularly in and around Caracas. […]
Earthquake in Philippines
In the early hours of June 8, 2026, a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck offshore Mindanao, Philippines, causing significant damage across several regions, triggering tsunami warnings, and affecting thousands of people and infrastructures. Embed from Getty Images Initial reports confirm casualties, widespread structural damage, and disruption to critical services, with ongoing assessments still underway. The […]
vrs Adjusters has a new partner in Malaysia
We are pleased to announce a new step in the international growth of vrs Adjusters. Through a strategic partnership with Century Independent Loss Adjusters Sdn. Bhd., a leading Malaysian loss adjusting firm and core entity of the Century Group of Companies, we are strengthening our presence in Southeast Asia. Established in 1983 and operating under […]
Typhoon Fung-wong
The recent passage of Typhoon Fung-wong has left a trail of destruction across the Philippines, displacing thousands and severely impacting local communities. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this devastating event. Embed from Getty Images At vrs Adjusters, thanks to our CAT response team, we are committed to standing by our partners and […]
Tropical Storm Melissa Forecast to Become Major Category 4 Hurricane
Tropical Storm #Melissa, with winds of 65 mph, has already begun the process of rapid intensification. It is expected to continue strengthening and become an extremely powerful Category 4 hurricane, with winds reaching 155 mph in the coming days.This system is forecast to make a direct impact on Jamaica and Cuba in the coming days. Additionally, […]
Emergency in Veracruz Due to Heavy Rains and Flooding
Severe rains in Mexico have caused the Cazones River to overflow, leading to major flooding in Poza Rica and other municipalities in Veracruz, San Luis Potosí, Puebla y Querétaro . Thousands of homes have been affected, and the Mexican Army has activated emergency protocols to support the population.📍 38 municipalities report damage.🏠 Over 5,000 homes affected .🚧 […]
Philippines – Earthquake
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.9 Mw struck off the coast of Cebu Province, with its epicenter located near Bogo City. The tremor triggered widespread structural damage, multiple aftershocks, power outages, infrastructure failures, and sadly, a reported death toll of at least 69 people with many injured. Buildings, including homes, churches, hospitals, roads and bridges, were heavily […]
Major floods in Spain
The major floods that occurred in Spain, caused by a storm associated with ex-Hurricane Gabrielle, have resulted in severe damage across several regions of the eastern peninsula. Valencia, Zaragoza, and Tarragona have reported flooded homes, businesses, and roads, along with power outages and school closures in over 240 municipalities. In Zaragoza, the overflow of the […]
Typhoon Ragasa affects Philippines
Typhoon Ragasa, the strongest storm of the year, has so far descended on the northern Philippines with destructive winds and torrential rain, prompting evacuations of thousands of people and preparations in nearby Hong Kong, Taiwan and mainland China. Typhoon Ragasa, known in the Philippines as Nando, made landfall over Panuitan Island, in the northern Cagayan […]
Uttarakhand Cloudburst
A cloudburst hit Dharali Village in Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand on Tuesday 5th August 2025. The event triggered flash floods and landslides, destroying homes, shops, and hotels.The Kheer Ganga River overflowed, covering the area in mud and debris.Access to Gangotri Dham is blocked; rescue operations are ongoing: the Indian Army and the local authorities are involved.The […]
August 2025 – Wildfires in Spain and France
Intense wildfires have erupted across southern France and eastern Spain in early August 2025. In France, the most severe blaze is in the Corbières hills, between Carcassonne and Narbonne. Over 9,200 hectares of forest have burned in France alone.The fires have forced evacuations of villages and camping grounds in the Aude department.One person has died […]
Typhoon Wipha is Coming
Typhoon Wipha is intensifying quickly over the northern East Sea. As of July 20, the storm has reached Category 11–12 strength (winds up to 133 km/h, gusts to level 15) and is moving west-northwest at 20–25 km/h.Landfall is expected between July 21–22 in Quảng Ninh to Thanh Hóa provinces.Rainfall could reach 200–350 mm, with some areas exceeding 600 mm, […]
Severe floodings in New South Wales, Australia
Mid North Coast and Hunter regions of New South Wales (NSW) were affected by heavy rainfall and flooding: nearly 50,000 people in the affected area are isolated due to the flooding of major roads and with many houses and firms left without power. Four people died due to the event. The record rainfall, declared a […]
vrs Adjusters’ European Meeting in Prague.
On 9th, 10th and 11th April vrs Adjusters European partners met in Prague for an update on the Organization and to discuss strategies in the Region. The event was hosted by vrs SSP, partner of vrs Adjusters in Austria and Eastern Europe. 48 European Delegates from over 20 countries attended the event. The European meeting […]
vrs Adjusters have a new Partner in the Netherlands
Welcome vrs Lengkeek, our new partner in the Netherlands.Lengkeek delivers a comprehensive loss adjusting and valuation service in the commercial corporate market. Lengkeek loss adjusting experts and valuation experts are specialists in their field. The staff have an eye for the customers, working closely to them to ensure the best solutions. Lengkeek makes the difference […]
Heavy rains and floods affect Spain
Over the last week, there have been strong torrential rainstorms in large parts of Spain due to the weather phenomenon known as the “Cold Drop” or “DANA” (Isolated Depression at High Levels), which occurs when cold air at high levels comes into contact with hot air coming from the earth’s surface. There have been severe […]
Heavy rain in Northern Europe
In the past few days, precisely between 16th July and 17th July 2021, very bad weather affected northern Europe, and more precisely Germany, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands, causing floods and severe damages. Catastrophic floods killed about 200 people in those countries, with hundreds missing as large-scale rescue efforts continue amid rising water, landslides and […]
TORNADO IN CZECH REPUBLIC
On 25th June 2021, a deadly tornado swept through several villages in the Czech Republic, killing five people and leaving more than 150 others injured. The storm, characterized by winds of at least 219 km/h (13mph), blew off the roofs buildings in the southern-eastern of Breclav and Hodonin districts, uprooting trees and overturning cars; the […]
TROPICAL CYCLONE TAUKTAE HIT INDIA
On 17th May 2021, a powerful tropical cyclone, named Tauktae, struck India causing 12 fatalities, destroying homes, causing power outages and forcing at least 150,000 people to evacuate. Initially classified as “extremely severe”, the cyclone made landfall in Gujarat state late on Monday with wind speeds of up to 160km/h (100mph).Tauktae is the strongest cyclone […]
Hailstorm hit Texas and Oklahoma
On Wednesday 26th April 2021, a severe hailstorm struck parts of Texas and Oklahoma, leaving behind shattered windows on cars and homes, which forced residents to take shelter inside. The Storm Prediction Center reported 38 accounts of severe hail across Texas and Oklahoma, including areas near San Antonio, Fort Worth and Oklahoma City. More than […]
Typhoon Surigae, Philippines
Typhoon Surigae, known in the Philippines as Typhoon Bising, is currently one of the strongest typhoons of the season in the West Pacific, which made a close approach to the Eastern Philippines last weekend with maximum winds of 190 mph (305 kph), equivalent to a category 4 Atlantic hurricane. On Monday 19th April 2021, strong […]
TROPICAL CYCLONE SEROJA – AUSTRALIA
On Sunday 11th April 2021, the tropical cyclone “Seroja” battered Australia’s west coast destroying homes and leaving thousands without electricity. The category 3 storm, with gusts of up to 170km/h (105mph), made landfall near the town of Kalbarri, a coastal town in Western Australia. The storm was later downgraded to a tropical low, though strong winds continue […]
TROPICAL CYCLONE SEROJA HIT INDONESIA
On 5th April 2021, Tropical Cyclone Seroja struck Indonesia and the East Timor region leaving at least 117 people dead and several others missing. Strong winds, torrential rain, landslides and leaking dams have caused flooding to thousands of homes, forcing the local population to flee to evacuation shelters. Rescue efforts continued on Monday, with teams […]
vrs Adjusters has a new Partner in Malaysia
We welcome vrs Mestari, our new partner in Malaysia! With over 280 people, spread across 12 offices, Mestari is one of the largest loss adjusting companies serving the Malaysian insurance industry. Mestari aims to be the first-choice provider of loss adjusting and claims related services in Malaysia and the region, by providing customers with a […]
EARTHQUAKE IN INDONESIA
On 15th January 2021, a powerful earthquake hit Indonesia; precisely the epicentre of the quake, which struck at 1:28 a.m., was six kilometres northeast of Majene City at a depth of 10 kilometres. The 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia’s Sulawesi Island: at least 73 people were killed and hundreds injured. Hundreds of buildings have been […]
Powerful earthquake shocks Turkey and Greece
On 30th October 2020, a powerful earthquake hit the Aegean Sea, killing at least 27 people, sending buildings crashing down and triggering what Authorities have called a “mini tsunami.” In Turkey, at least 20 buildings in the city of Izmir were destroyed and 804 people have been injured. TV footage showed water flooding through the […]
vrs Adjusters has a new Partner in New Zealand
We welcome our new partner in New Zealand!vrs Godfreys is our new partner in New Zealand. Established in 1999, Godfreys is one of New Zealand’s largest commercial loss adjusting firms, specialising in large, complex, commercial claims, and managing uninsured or below-excess losses for self-insured organisations. The Managed Services division handles TPA claims for Property, Liability […]
vrs Adjusters’ task force in Beirut
A huge explosion devastated the port area of the Lebanese capital on Tuesday. We have organized a task force. Yesterday a huge explosion in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, killed at least 100 people and injured more than 4,000 others. The large blast occurred near the port, causing destruction over a wide area. Buildings several miles […]
TYPHOON VONGFONG HIT THE PHILIPPINES
On 14th May 2020, the Typhoon Vongfong, also known as Typhoon “Ambo”, hit the Philippines; precisely the typhoon struck eastern Samar at around noon local time on Thursday. Vongfong brought winds gusting up to 190 kilometres per hour combined with heavy rains, causing widespread destruction and forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people […]
Earthquake in Croatia
Early in the morning, on Sunday 22nd March 2020, a strong earthquake of magnitude 5.5 on the Richter scale affected the area of Zagreb in Croatia. The epicentre was 7 kilometres north east of Zagreb, 10kms below the surface and was followed by a number of smaller tremors. The earthquake caused damage to thousands of […]
Heavy rains in Israel
The 2020s will be the decade of climate change impact, and Israel began it with torrential rains. Recent torrential rainstorms in northern Israel have broken a 51-year record of rainfall within a two-week period, according to the Israel Meteorological Service (IMS). Western and Upper Galilee have seen more than 400 millimetres (15.7 inches) of rain, […]
Fires in Australia
Australia is affected by fires. About 130 fires have been burning across New South Wales state from Monday, with 31 more in neighbouring Victoria. Almost every state in Australia is being affected. On Saturday, conditions became catastrophic, with temperatures reaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Wildfires have blackened more than 23,000 square miles and smoke has blanketed […]
We are at the FERMA Forum 2019 – Booth 53
We are at the FERMA Forum 2019, the European Forum for risk and insurance professionals. Our vrs Adjusters’ representatives from around the world will be there to welcome you, and discuss how we can provide you with our global loss adjusting and claims management services. vrs Adjusters is the global organisation of loss adjusting companies specialized […]
Typhoon Hagibis threatens Tokyo
On Saturday evening local time on the Izu Peninsula, southwest of Tokyo, the Typhoon Hagibis – one of the strongest to hit the country in years – originated a landfall that caused at least 74 fatalities and thousands of residents have remained without power or water. An estimated 5,500 people remain housed in shelters, more […]
vrs Adjusters has a new Partner in Myanmar
We welcome our new partner in Myanmar! vrs JPL Loss Adjusters & Surveyors [Myanmar] Co., Ltd. is our new partner in Myanmar. Myanmar is an emerging country, its macroeconomic performance improved in 2018 as recovery in the agriculture sector, rising oil and gas prices, and substantial growth in several manufacturing segments helped the country regain […]
vrs Adjusters has a new Partner in Vietnam
vrs Adjusters has a new Partner in Vietnam. VietAdjusters is one of the largest independent loss adjusting firms in Vietnam, a team of well-qualified loss adjusters who come from a wide range of different backgrounds including loss adjusting, insurance, auditing, electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, road and bridge engineering and more. Senior […]
vrs Alacc, services South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia
vrs Alacc, the vrs Adjusters’ partner in South Africa, is also servicing Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia. Established in 1983 in Johannesburg, Associated Loss Adjusters (ALA), one of South Africa’s leading independent loss adjusting firms, led by its Managing Director Alan Blem, joined the vrs Adjusters network in July 2015 as […]
JULIAN WORTHINGTON APPOINTED AS VRS ADJUSTERS’ LONDON MARKET REPRESENTATIVE
Julian Worthington appointed as vrs Adjusters’ London Market Representative. In order to offer an enhanced service to the Lloyd’s and London Market, vrs Adjusters has opened a dedicated London office with the appointment of Julian Worthington as their London Market Representative. The office will provide the following services: Promotion of the vrs Adjusters Organization to […]
News on Board! vrs Adjusters welcomes new non-executive members to the Board of Directors
vrs Adjusters welcomes new non-executive members to the Board of Directors. Francesco Cincotti, Alfacincotti, Italy, vrs Regional Director Europe.Stephen Beene, Engle Martin, USA, vrs Regional Director North America.Chris Hall, QuestGates, UK & Ireland. As the organization continues to grow, vrs Adjusters has appointed these new members to the leadership team in order to increase the […]
vrs Engle Martin & Associates, takes part in the RIMS from 28th April to 1st May.
Our Partner in the US, Engle Martin & Associates, is attending the RIMS from 28th April to 1st May – Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. RIMS 2019 is the largest risk event of the year with an unprecedented number of sessions across a wide-range of risk-related topics. More than 10,000 attendees, 400 exhibitors, 70 countries […]