GRS expands complex claims solutions business with acquisition

Global Risk Solutions (GRS), a provider of claims adjusting and environmental risk management solutions, has acquired Texas-based R Winkler & Co, which specialises in energy loss adjusting and consulting services for insurance markets in the oil & gas and energy sectors.

The acquisition expands GRS' Complex Claims Solutions (CCS) unit that specialises in large and complex property claims, which often involve third-party losses.

R Winkler & Co. serves clients with claims in all segments of the energy industry, including operator’s extra expense, control of well, physical damage, pollution, business interruption and general liability.

Kip Radigan, group CEO of GRS, said: “R Winkler & Co., led by founder Rodney Winkler, brings a team of expert adjusters with extensive experience in complex claims to GRS. As part of our Complex Claims Solutions business unit, R Winkler & Co. further enhances our capabilities in serving clients with large and complex losses.”

Bill Kramer, CEO of GRS’ CCS USA, added: “Rodney Winkler and his team have built an impressive firm in a highly specialized field. Their expertise in the multifaceted energy industry and experience handling complicated losses worldwide complements GRS’ breadth and depth in complex claims.”

Rodney Winkler, founder and principal of R Winkler & Co, commented: “Combining our strengths with Global Risk Solutions will benefit clients of both our firms. As part of GRS, we are able to extend our reach and deliver even more responsive energy loss services.”