Crawford acquires GAB Robins UK

Crawford & Company, a provider of claims management solutions, has acquired loss adjuster and claims manager GAB Robins Holdings UK for £45.8 million.

Previously, GAB Robins was majority owned and controlled by its senior management team. GAB Robins delivers loss adjusting and claims management services to clients across the property, casualty, construction, marine and aviation insurance sectors.

Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2013 for GAB Robins were £68.6 million.

Kieran Rigby, currently chief executive officer (CEO) of GAB Robins, will be appointed head of global

markets for Crawford. He will be responsible for key strategic and global client relationships.

Current Crawford UK & Ireland CEO Greg Gladwell and GAB Robins chief operating officer Mike Jones will jointly run the new enlarged UK business, with Jones having responsibility for global technical services UK. Both will report to Ian Muress, CEO, Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia Pacific.

“With the acquisition of GAB Robins and the combined expertise of both companies, Crawford will emerge as the pre‐eminent service provider in the claims management arena. Our shared strong client focus, global and local strengths will help deliver a richer and more comprehensive service offering, enhancing the company’s future growth and performance,” said Jeffrey Bowman, president and CEO, Crawford & Company.

“GAB Robins brings to Crawford a wide portfolio of products, qualified technical experts, an established client base, and a record of financial success. Its in‐house expertise will contribute greatly towards expanding Crawford’s existing product lines, particularly in the specialist aviation sector.”