Crawford, CSL Group partner to offer more comprehensive marine services

Crawford & Company and CSL Group have agreed to “network” their global marine capabilities to offer a more comprehensive and flexible range of specialist marine services to their markets.

Among other countries, the new relationship will strengthen Crawford’s ability to handle marine claims in North America, according to a statement from the firm issued Friday.

“Our relationship with CSL Group will allow us to selectively share marine resources and combine the network strengths of both Crawford and CSL,” Rob Hawes, head of marine at Crawford commented in the statement.

“I am excited to be working with Robert Volante and the quality team that he has built. Together we aim to deliver an unparalleled level of service to our respective clients,” he also noted, referring to CSL Group’s CEO.

“In forming this relationship, I believe we are creating a global marine service offering of the highest quality and reach. Leveraging the combined strengths of CSL and Crawford’s significant marine assets we are well positioned to deal with the varied needs of the marine market.”

“I am pleased to have established this arrangement in a manner that clearly focuses on the special identity of marine business,” Volante added. “We are very positive about the opportunities that this relationship with Crawford presents, including the ability to offer our existing clients access to broader technical expertise in a number of key areas and access to Crawford’s global network.”