Press Release
Jack Schafer named SVP - Chief Client Officer, Loss Adjusting, U.S.
Crawford & Company (NYSE: CRD-A and CRD-B), the world’s largest publicly listed independent provider of claims management and outsourcing solutions to insurance brokers, carriers and corporates, is pleased to announce that Jack Schafer has been promoted to senior vice president, chief client officer of U.S. Loss Adjusting. Schafer will report to Rohit Verma, Crawford’s global chief operating officer.
In his new role as Chief Client Officer, Schafer will help unify Crawford’s business development efforts across its U.S. Loss Adjusting Services consisting of business development teams from Crawford Claims Solutions (CCS), Global Technical Services (GTS) and Contractor Connection (CCC). He will be responsible for delivering on the company’s “One Crawford” approach, providing clients with the full spectrum of Crawford’s innovative capabilities and comprehensive solutions. His promotion will take effect on November 1, 2019.
“Jack Schafer truly exemplifies Crawford’s vision to be the leading provider and most trusted source for expert assistance. Throughout his long career with Crawford, he has used his industry expertise to build effective, cohesive teams for our clients,” commented Rohit Verma.
Schafer is a 23-year veteran of Crawford and has held multiple leadership roles throughout the U.S. including vice president of business development for Contractor Connection. In early 2019, his role was expanded to include GTS business development where he created a successful, highly-specialized sales team that further cemented Crawford as a leader in the loss adjusting industry.
“Crawford has been on a trajectory of growth, with many opportunities to expand in new and existing markets. Under Jack’s leadership, we will continue to outpace our competitors while delivering on our mission to restore and enhance lives, businesses, and communities,” continued Verma.
For more information, please contact Kiara Reynolds-Westry, Kiara_reynolds-westry@us.crawco.com
About Crawford
Based in Atlanta, Crawford & Company (NYSE: CRD‐A and CRD‐B) is the world’s largest publicly listed independent provider of claims management and outsourcing solutions to insurance companies and self‐insured entities with an expansive global network serving clients in more than 70 countries. The Company’s two classes of stock are substantially identical, except with respect to voting rights and the Company’s ability to pay greater cash dividends on the non-voting Class A Common Stock (CRD-A) than on the voting Class B Common Stock (CRD-B), subject to certain limitations. In addition, with respect to mergers or similar transactions, holders of CRD-A must receive the same type and amount of consideration as holders of CRD-B, unless different consideration is approved by the holders of 75 percent of CRD-A, voting as a class. More information is available at www.crawco.com.
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