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ATLANTA - Crawford & Company (NYSE: CRD-A and CRD-B), a global provider of claims management and outsourcing solutions, has appointed Amy Shore as an independent director effective June 6, 2025, according to a company press release.
Shore, who has over 30 years of leadership experience in financial services, previously served as chief transformation officer at Nationwide Insurance where she led enterprise-wide initiatives focused on operational improvements. Before that role, she was chief customer officer responsible for strategy and experience for more than 14 million customers across eight business lines.
"Her deep understanding of customer-centric innovation and transformation, combined with her proven leadership in regulated industries, makes her an exceptional addition to our board," said Rohit Verma, president and CEO of Crawford & Company.
Shore holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bowling Green State University and has completed executive programs at Northwestern’s Kellogg School and UC Berkeley. She currently serves as trustee and board chair of Bowling Green State University and holds a board role with the Columbus Symphony.
With Shore’s appointment, Crawford’s board now consists of ten directors, including three women. She was a 2023 finalist for 50/50 Women on Boards’ "50 Women to Watch for Boards" and is a frequent speaker on digital transformation and customer strategy.
Crawford & Company, based in Atlanta, provides services to clients in more than 70 countries and trades on the NYSE under two classes of stock (CRD-A and CRD-B).
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