Crawford strikes acquisition deal to expand in Dutch market

Insurance claims specialist  Crawford & Company has expanded its loss adjusting capabilities in the Netherlands through acquisition.

It has purchased the assets associated with Schaderegelingsburo R.P. van Dijk B.V., a personal injury loss adjusting company based in the Netherlands.

The partnership aligns with Crawford’s ongoing strategic objective of building an extensive network across all key territories. It follows the company’s acquisition of Penta Expertise & Consult N.V. in 2019 in Belgium and BosBoon Expertise Group B.V. in 2021 and further expands the scope and depth of loss adjusting and TPA services it delivers in the Dutch market.

Established in 1989, Schaderegelingsburo R.P. van Dijk B.V. provides a range of specialist settlement services for personal injury claims. According to Crawford, the company’s team has extensive experience in managing complex loss events resulting in injury or death, as well as handling medical liability claims. Schaderegelingsburo R.P. van Dijk B.V. also provides actuarial support and advice on medical matters.

Andrew Bart (pictured), Crawford’s CEO of international operations, said: “At Crawford, our global network of adjusting professionals represents leading sector experts experienced in managing the full spectrum of loss types. The team at Schaderegelingsburo R.P. van Dijk B.V. is highly adept at handling all forms of personal injury claims and has specialist local market knowledge that ensures the efficient and effective resolution of even the most complex scenarios. They are an excellent addition to our rapidly expanding team of practitioners in the Netherlands led by Niels de Kock, country manager, the Netherlands.”

Robert van Dijk, director of Schaderegelingsburo R.P. van Dijk B.V, said: “We are excited to be joining the Crawford team. The company is at the forefront of innovation in the claims arena, solving claims challenges by combining expertise and technology mapped to each unique loss scenario. As the level of complexity in the personal injury space continues to increase, we believe this approach will be critical.”

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