Sedgwick to acquire Cunningham Lindsey
Source: Asia Insurance Review | Jan 2018
Global M&A
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk and benefits solutions, has signed an agreement to acquire Cunningham Lindsey, a global loss adjusting, claims management and risk solutions firm.
An industry pioneer with 100 years of experience, Cunningham Lindsey assists businesses, insurance companies, brokers and policyholders around the world by offering expert support when losses occur, such as during natural disasters. The company’s 6,000 professionals comprise local teams in 600 offices across 60 countries.
Complementary offerings
The Cunningham Lindsey group includes a range of services addressing all aspects of the risk management life cycle, including pre- and post-loss; their specialties in loss adjusting, third-party claims administration, global account management, forensic engineering, and restoration and repair consulting, among others, notably complement the existing offerings of Sedgwick and subsidiary Vericlaim.
The strategic acquisition of Cunningham Lindsey enhances Sedgwick’s status as the leading global provider of innovative risk and benefit solutions and broadens the company’s international footprint, Arbour said. Following the close of the transaction, the Sedgwick family will be more than 20,000 colleagues strong.
The closing of the transaction is subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals. A