Sedgwick Names Rob Kramer Director of Pool Administration

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 11 -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release:

Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, announced the appointment of Rob Kramer to the position of director of pool administration.

In his new role, Kramer will be responsible for developing creative solutions to help risk pools continue to thrive as they face exposures and market conditions new to the industry. His institutional knowledge will be drawn upon to produce modern solutions for Sedgwick pooling clients, as well as to identify other subject-matter experts to assist him in further improving the benefits of risk pools and Joint Powers Authorities (JPA) that Sedgwick serves.

Prior to joining Sedgwick, Kramer served as executive director of 10 public- and private-entity self-insured group clients while working at York Risk Services Group and subsidiary Bickmore. He has experience in various consultative areas, including the administration and formation of self-insurance group programs, development of governing documents and coverage memoranda, meeting facilitation, development of proposals, benchmarking studies and review of contracts and agreements for proper transfer of risk. Throughout these extensive experiences, he has formed and led several specialty and excess pools to provide risk solutions unique to public entities.

"Rob's legacy and reputation in the industry are unparalleled, and he is just the right subject-matter expert to help us provide cutting-edge solutions in a complex pooling environment," said Jeff Johnston, vice president of pooling at Sedgwick. "We see a strong opportunity for growth within this market, and with such a comprehensive background, Rob is sure to propel us to continued success."

"'Caring counts' here at Sedgwick, and this new role will not only allow me to broaden the company's creative solutions, but also to take care of more people than ever before," Kramer said. "I have been successful in providing risk solutions to pools in the past and look forward to utilizing my expertise in supporting the company's ongoing growth."

Kramer holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame, an MBA from California State University, Sacramento and a JD from the McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. He also earned a professional designation as an Associate in Risk Management (ARM).

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About Sedgwick

Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. The company provides a broad range of resources tailored to our clients' specific needs in casualty, property, marine, benefits and other lines. At Sedgwick, caring counts(R); through the dedication and expertise of nearly 27,000 colleagues across 65 countries, the company takes care of people and organizations by mitigating and reducing risks and losses, promoting health and productivity, protecting brand reputations, and containing costs that can impact the bottom line. Sedgwick's majority shareholder is

The Carlyle Group; Stone Point Capital LLC, Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec (CDPQ), Onex and other management investors are minority shareholders.