Crawford taps Gen Re claims head for CEO role

Crawford & Company, a provider of claims management solutions, has appointed Geoff Piggot as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of its global technical services (GTS) division.

Piggot replaces Mike Reeves, who has retired after 40 years of service. He joins GTS from Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary Gen Re, where he headed the global reinsurance claims as a senior vice president.

In his new role of CEO, Piggot will be based in London and report to Crawford's international operations CEO Ian Muress. His responsibilities will include increasing global GTS revenue and expanding its breadth of services.

Muress said: "Crawford GTS is recognised as the market's leading specialist technical claims solution, and Geoff is fully capable of leading our global network. He joins Crawford at a time when we are making unparalleled investment in our consulting business to ensure the company continues to lead the claims industry.

"Geoff's impeccable credentials include being a former board director at one of the world's largest global reinsurance corporations, where he has carried out claims leadership roles for 18 years. He has extensive experience supporting global property, marine and facultative reinsurance claims functions and, as such, can provide a unique customer perspective our clients will appreciate."

"As our new CEO joins the business, I would like to thank Mike Reeves for his Crawford service," he added. "GTS has been in safe hands during his tenure and is now placed to move to the next level under Geoff's leadership. Mike will be missed not only for his professionalism, but as a charming and popular individual."

Piggot said: "I am excited to join Crawford GTS. The business is known for employing the best people and deploying them worldwide. I look forward to building on the work of Mike Reeves and the Crawford GTS team and continuing this brand's development as the pinnacle of global insurance claims management."

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