Broadspire Extends Global Footprint; Establishes Presence in UK

ATLANTA, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- After delivering custom third party
administration (TPA) solutions to an impressive client base for more than two
decades, Crawford & Company (NYSE: CRDA; CRDB) announced today that its United
Kingdom TPA operation is now Broadspire, a Crawford company. This exciting
step in the continuing evolution of Broadspire globalizes the well-respected
Broadspire name and provides clients with international access to unparalleled
services and expertise.

In addition to establishing Broadspire's global footprint, international
clients will benefit from having a single source that delivers an array of
claim and medical management solutions. Augmenting Broadspire's traditional
delivery of workers' compensation, auto and general liability claims
administration and associated medical management services, the UK team's wide
range of administrative solutions includes:
-- Employers' liability, public liability and product liability
-- Auto, property and uninsured loss recovery
-- Construction and engineering, business interruption and marine and
transportation
-- Personal injury and rehabilitation

"No other TPA can offer such a comprehensive range of services on a global
basis," said Ken Martino, president and CEO of Broadspire's domestic
operations. "An increasing number of employers have an international presence
and more need a TPA that can provide multiple solutions. Broadspire is now
positioned to deliver those services."

The UK team shares Broadspire's company-wide commitment to delivering quality,
consistency and outcomes and is dedicated to making sure Broadspire is
recognized as the premier international TPA.

Martino will continue to lead Broadspire's United States team, and Margaret
Clubley, vice president, Broadspire UK, will still head operations in the
United Kingdom. Benedict V. Burke, senior vice president and chief executive
officer, UK & Ireland, will continue to oversee all United Kingdom operations.

About Broadspire
Broadspire, a leading third-party administrator for employers and insurance
companies, offers a broad array of customized claim and medical management
services designed to increase employee productivity and contain costs.
Broadspire's services include workers' compensation, auto and general
liability claims management; medical and field case management; integrated
workers' compensation and disability management programs; and risk and safety
consulting. Broadspire, a Crawford company, is based in Atlanta, Ga., with
more than 2,500 employees and a network of 61 offices throughout the United
States and the United Kingdom. (www.choosebroadspire.com and
www.broadspiretpa.co.uk)

About Crawford
Based in Atlanta, Ga., Crawford & Company (www.crawfordandcompany.com) is the
world's largest independent provider of claims management and related
solutions to the risk management and insurance industry as well as
self-insured entities, with a global network of more than 700 locations in 63
countries. Major service lines include property and casualty claims
management; warranty inspections; integrated claims and medical management for
workers' compensation; legal settlement administration, including class action
and bankruptcy claims administration; and risk management information
services. The Company's shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbols CRDA
and CRDB.

SOURCE Crawford & Company

Stephanie Zercher of Crawford & Company, +1-954-693-1110,
stephanie.zercher@us.crawco.com