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Crawford & Company® Names W. Bruce Swain Jr. President & CEO

  • Crawford & Company appointed W. Bruce Swain, Jr. as president & chief executive officer effective immediately after serving as interim leader since January 1, 2026.
  • Swain will continue to serve as a member of the executive leadership team & the board of directors following his permanent appointment.
  • The company honored Jesse C. Crawford, Sr. for four decades of service, during which he helped shape global operations & the financial foundation.
  • Jesse Crawford, Sr. announced he will not seek reelection at the May 14, 2026 Annual Shareholder Meeting to facilitate an orderly board transition.
  • Upon the conclusion of the ASM, the board will appoint Mr. Crawford as an honorary member & confer the title of emeritus officer.
  • Mr. Crawford, the second-generation family leader, served as a board member since 1986 & acted as former board chair while remaining the majority shareholder.