Sedgwick News

Sedgwick Announces Strategic Partnership With Altas Partners

Sedgwick added a new major investor. The global provider of claims management services this week announced an investment from North American private equity firm Altas Partners. Current investors, including funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle and by Stone Point …

Sedgwick: U.S. Product Recalls Dropped in Q2 in 5 Key Industries

Product recalls in the U.S. decreased across the automotive, consumer product, food and drink, medical device and pharmaceutical industries in the second quarter, a new report shows. A report from Sedgwick shows the 788 recalls across those industries represent a …

Sedgwick Promotes Adcock to Global Practice Leader for Marine Business

Sedgwick named Ronnie Adcock global practice leader for the marine business. Adcock was previously senior vice president of Sedgwick’s U.S. marine operations, a team he has overseen for more than 20 years. He has been with Sedgwick more than 25 …

Report: Attorney Representation Rates, Liability Litigation Rates Rising

Litigation conditions in the industry continue to evolve with representation rates, litigation rates and litigation costs increasing, according to a new report from Sedgwick. The report portrays a challenging and evolving legal landscape in 2024. Among the key findings in …

Sedgwick Names Fink Chief Marketing Officer

Sedgwick named Emily Fink chief marketing officer. Fink will further define and implement Sedgwick’s global marketing and communications vision and strategy in support of company objectives. Fink has more than 20 years of experience in marketing and brand management for …

Sedgwick Nams Arick Managing Director, Global Risk Management

Sedgwick named David Arick to the new role of managing director, global risk management. In his new role, Arick will serve as a resource for Sedgwick’s business lines and corporate functions regarding risk identification and mitigation. He will have responsibility …

Sedgwick Names George Global Chief Brand Officer

Sedgwick named Kimberly George its global chief brand officer. George will serve as a member of the company’s marketing and communications leadership team and a global ambassador for the Sedgwick brand. With 22 years of tenure at Sedgwick, George has …

Sedgwick Highlights Industry Trends, Risks for Year Ahead

Career development, artificial intelligence, risk engineering, climate risk disclosure, and geopolitical risks are among the top issues businesses will be talking about in 2024, a new report shows. Sedgwick published its “Connect 2024,” which highlights industry trends and issues for …

Claims People: The Hanover, Sedgwick, CCC and Great American

The Hanover Appoints Claims Leader The Hanover Insurance Group has appointed David J. Lovely executive vice president and chief claims officer. Lovely joins The Hanover from PricewaterhouseCopper, where he was responsible for building a new practice to help clients strengthen …

Broken Infrastructure, Scattered Wreckage, Alligators Greet Claims Teams

Damaged infrastructure created new obstacles for claims adjusters responding to Hurricane Ian, along with widespread flooding, damaged cell phone towers and even an occasional alligator. Sedgwick Executive Vice President Danny Miller said his company is using boats to send claims …