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Crawford & Company® Names W. Bruce Swain Jr. President & CEO
ATLANTA, March 23, 2026--Crawford & Company® (NYSE: CRD-A and CRD-B), today announced that its board of directors has appointed W. Bruce Swain, Jr. as president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. The board’s decision follows Mr. Swain’s service as interim president and chief executive officer since January 1, 2026, during which time he worked closely with the leadership team to support the Company’s ongoing priorities. He will continue to serve as a member of Crawford’s executiv
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