CRAWFORD & COMPANY® ACQUIRES MAJORITY INTEREST IN WEGOLOOK®, LLC
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CRAWFORD & COMPANY® ACQUIRES MAJORITY INTEREST IN WEGOLOOK®, LLC
Atlanta, GA - December 6, 2016 - Crawford & Company®
(www.crawfordandcompany.com) (NYSE: CRD-A and CRD-B), one of the world's largest
independent providers of claims management solutions to insurance companies and
self-insured entities, today announced the acquisition of a majority interest in
WeGoLook®, LLC (WGL(TM) or WeGoLook), an online and mobile collaborative economy
platform headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This strategic investment in
WeGoLook will enable Crawford® to revolutionize, automate and expedite the claim
handling process by utilizing a large mobile workforce for automotive and
property inspections. The acquisition of 85% of the membership interests of
WeGoLook by Crawford, which is subject to certain conditions, has been approved
by the Board of Directors of both companies for $36.125 million and is expected
to close in early January 2017.
"I am very pleased to welcome WeGoLook's employees, contractors, and customers
to Crawford given the tremendous potential that I see as we combine WeGoLook's
innovative technology with Crawford's global reach and client relationships,"
commented Harsha V. Agadi, president and chief executive officer of Crawford &
Company. "WeGoLook handles anything from automotive and property inspections to
support the insurance industry as well as a broad range of general commerce
transactions and verification of internet-based purchases. Their cost-effective
services will allow Crawford to unlock the large, underserved market for high
frequency claims, reduce claim handling fees, and help guard against fraud."
Mr. Agadi continued, "Looking forward, our industry will continue to experience
rapid change which will require innovative thinking and further investment. To
ensure that Crawford stays at the forefront of this change, we have created
Crawford Innovative Ventures, LLC, which will be led by Ken Fraser, EVP, chief
strategy and development officer of Crawford. This entity has been formed to
invest in strategic acquisitions and partnerships that will support the Crawford
strategic plan. This arm will be a catalyst for change across the property and
casualty industry and Crawford worldwide, bringing about new thinking,
innovation and adding to our growing entrepreneurial culture. WeGoLook is the
first such strategic acquisition."
Robin Smith, chief executive officer of WeGoLook commented, "I am very proud of
the company that our team has built, as WeGoLook is among the fastest growing
and most innovative gig economy companies in the U.S. We are excited about our
new partnership as Crawford's global brand recognition and client relationships
will be invaluable as we grow our business. I could not be more excited with
what the future holds, and I remain committed to the combined company."
Mr. Fraser commented, "WeGoLook is a forward thinking, technological company
that dispatches over 30,000 'Lookers®' to collect or verify information at the
click of a button. A company like this gives us the mobility and manpower to
serve as your feet on the street, delivering real-time efficient customized
solutions needed to make informed decisions. WeGoLook fits perfectly into our
global strategy of utilizing technology to become faster and more efficient as
we strive to better serve our clients and grow our company. To that end, we plan
to expand this business around the world, using our worldwide footprint and
strong global property & casualty and TPA client relationships."
Mr. Agadi concluded, "We are thrilled to be working with WeGoLook as the
combination of our two companies will infuse Crawford with fresh ideas and
expertise, as well as add an attractive brand with a business model for the
future. Importantly, WGL will play a critical role in making Crawford grow at a
much faster rate."
About WeGoLook
Founded in 2009, Oklahoma City-based WeGoLook (wegolook.com) is a pioneering on-
demand field inspection and verification services. With its web and mobile
platform, the company empowers a 30,000+ mobile workforce, known as Lookers, to
collect and verify information and fulfill custom tasks for businesses and
consumers alike.
About Crawford
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Crawford & Company (www.crawfordandcompany.com) is
one of the world's largest independent providers of claims management solutions
to the risk management and insurance industry, as well as to self-insured
entities, with an expansive global network serving clients in more than 70
countries. The Crawford Solution® offers comprehensive, integrated claims
services, business process outsourcing and consulting services for major product
lines including property and casualty claims management, workers' compensation
claims and medical management, and legal settlement administration.
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements
about the expected future financial condition, results of operations and
earnings outlook of Crawford & Company. Statements, both qualitative and
quantitative, that are not historical facts may be "forward-looking statements"
as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other
federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks
and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from
historical experience or Crawford & Company's present expectations. Accordingly,
no one should place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak
only as of the date on which they are made. Crawford & Company does not
undertake to update.
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