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2018 Annual Report

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We are Crawford®

For over 75 years, Crawford has solved 
the world’s claims handling challenges 
and helped businesses keep their focus 
where it belongs – on people. 

Innovation

Integrated Solutions

02     Shareholder Letter
06     Global Expertise
10     Around the World
12     Tailored Industry Verticals
14    
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18     Customization
20     Compassion
22     Experience
24     Our Values & Responsibility 
26     Management Team
27     Financial Highlights
28     Financial Statements
34     Board of Directors

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TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS

I am very pleased with the success that we achieved 

in 2018, positioning Crawford & Company® for a return 

to sustained revenue and earnings growth. We made 

purposeful investments in our people to drive market 

share, in technology to become more efficient and in 

product innovation to access large, untapped market 

opportunities. Our strategic investments have laid the 

foundation and positioned the Company to achieve 

our goal of delivering 5% revenue growth and 15% 

earnings growth, annually. 

Harsha V. Agadi
President and 
Chief Executive Officer

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It was also an important year in Crawford’s 78-year 

investment has been recognized by the market, 

history; we celebrated our 50th year as a publicly 

as we retained 100% of our U.S. CAT clients in 2018.  

traded company. The board members and the senior 

management team joined together to ring the closing 

bell on the NYSE. It was a memorable event for all of 

us, both a celebration of our firmly planted roots in the 

industry and an expression of great optimism for our 

future. I am confident that 2019 holds even more promise 

for Crawford, and I continue to be humbled by the many 

opportunities we have to restore and enhance lives, 

businesses and communities.  

Cultural Renaissance
In 2018, we initiated a cultural renaissance at Crawford. 

We needed to make changes that would facilitate  

a fundamental shift in ideology. We needed to become 

more entrepreneurial and agile, and we needed to 

reaffirm a clear and unwavering commitment to our 

clients. To initiate this shift in our culture, we developed 

and implemented a new mission — to restore and 

enhance lives, businesses and communities, and  

a new vision — to be the leading provider and most 

trusted source for expert assistance, serving those 

who insure and self-insure the risks of businesses and 

communities anywhere in the world. The mission and 

vision have defined our purpose and our go-to-market 

strategy. They inform every decision that we make, from 

developing partnerships to choosing talent. Crawford  

is more united than ever under these key principles. 

Our RESTORE values rounded out our cultural 

renaissance and shaped our response to the significant 

catastrophic events that impacted communities around 

the world in 2018, including hurricanes Florence and 

Michael in the U.S., the California wildfires, as well as 

the catastrophic typhoons, cyclones and earthquakes 

that devastated Southeast Asia. Our teams quickly 

responded to these events, working diligently to deliver 

on our mission to restore and enhance lives, businesses 

and communities. Our catastrophe (CAT) response is  

a solution that our clients turn to in their time of greatest 

need, when speed and accuracy of service is critical. 

We have invested in our catastrophe business over 

the last year to ensure that we remain the leading 

independent outsourced claims services provider 

globally, and I am pleased to report that our  

Supporting Employees and Communities
Supporting and giving back to the communities in which 

we work and live is a key responsibility for Crawford. 

Through the Crawford Cares Foundation, our company 

provides support to Crawford employees affected by 

catastrophe or an unexpected loss. Using these funds, 

employees are able to offset temporary housing costs, 

repair damaged homes and replace food spoiled by loss 

of electricity. In addition, we are a significant contributor 

to the American Red Cross. 

Every October, we hold our Global Day of Service,  

when Crawford employees join together in service of 

their respective communities across the globe. In 2018,  

we celebrated the 10th anniversary of our Global 

Day of Service, and our teams participated in 55 

humanitarian projects, each chosen by employees in 

their respective countries. From building homes for 

the homeless in Florida to providing support to victims 

of earthquakes and tsunamis in Indonesia, Crawford 

employees donated their time to restore and enhance 

lives, businesses and communities.

Global Day of Service is also a manifestation of 

Crawford’s RESTORE values. We strive to embody these 

values as a collective group and as individuals in our 

work at Crawford and within our communities. When we 

work together as One Crawford, there is no limit to what 

we can accomplish for the greater good.

The “T” in our RESTORE values refers to Training and is 

a constant reminder of our commitment to training talent 

within our industry. In 2018 alone, we conducted more 

than 65,000 hours of training. This included technical 

training for adjusters, nurses and clients, as well as 

career development training for Crawford employees, 

from early career professionals to executive managment. 

Our educational courses are uniquely designed to create 

skilled workers who execute our mission of restoring  

and enhancing lives, businesses and communities.

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Positioning Crawford to Exceed Clients’ Needs
Another important step in our transformation was 

Investing to Drive Disruption and Growth
We consistently strive to better understand our 

the successful completion of the reorganization into 

clients’ needs and develop solutions that help tackle 

Global Service Lines (GSLs) at the start of 2018. 

the complex challenges they face. As a result, 

The objective was to enable our team to deliver value 

we increased our pace of investment through 2018 to 

to our clients across all lines of business, while also 

develop solutions that include innovative technology, 

improving our depth of service in the key geographies 

such as drone capabilities, intuitive Looker® interfaces, 

we serve. This has been an important component  

the Internet of Things, virtual reality loss capture and 

to supporting Crawford’s return to growth, and our sales 

training, RENOVO (our proprietary adjuster portal), 

team is now empowered to deliver the full breadth  

robotic process automation, variance analytics and 

of Crawford’s products and services to our clients.    

our job track tool, to name a few. We are not waiting 

Our Global Service Lines are:

for disruption. We are meeting disruption head on. 

Additionally, we are taking our disruptive solutions 

Crawford Claims Solutions (CCS)

and seamlessly integrating them into our clients’ 

CCS is Crawford’s longest-standing service line  

solutions to help them meet their own customers’ 

and the core of Crawford’s claims-handling business. 

needs more effectively.    

From traditional, distributed field adjusting services 

to catastrophe response and modern innovations 

leveraging drone technology through WeGoLook®,  

CCS continues to disrupt the industry with services  

that expedite claims around the world.

Industry Verticals and Integrated Solutions
We are also investing in new capabilities and solutions 

to open large market opportunities that we are uniquely 

positioned to serve. The key to this is serving our clients 

through industry verticals and integrated solutions. 

Crawford TPA Solutions: Broadspire 

Our Total Construction Solution, launched in the first 

Crawford’s third party administration (TPA) services, 

quarter of 2018, is focused on the unique needs of the 

provided through our Broadspire® brand, specialize 

construction industry. Market acceptance has been 

in workers compensation, disability and absence 

excellent, and we now have a growing portfolio of over 

management, medical management services, accident 

30 clients. Our Hospitality Solution, focused on the 

& health and liability. With expertise around the globe, 

lodging and restaurant industries, launched in July of 

Broadspire meets the needs of corporations, brokers 

2018, and we are pleased to report that Crawford is 

and insurers in more than 15 countries.

currently the leading claims management company in 

Crawford Specialty Solutions (CSS)

CSS serves the global property and casualty 

insurance markets through two businesses: Contractor 

Connection® and Global Technical Services (GTS). 

Contractor Connection is the insurance industry’s largest 

and most trusted provider of managed repair services.  

Its network of over 6,000 certified professional 

the luxury hotel segment. Additionally, we launched our 

Transportation Solution in January of 2019 and plan to 

launch solutions targeting the Real Estate and Retail 

verticals in the second half of the year. These identified 

industries are where we expect continued growth and a 

higher frequency of losses, which will provide a favorable 

market backdrop for our solutions.  

contractors allows clients in the U.S., Canada, UK, 

Our goal is to drive innovation in the claims settlement 

Australia and Germany to deliver industry-leading,  

process to deliver value to our clients in the form of 

quality service to their customers.  

improved customer satisfaction and service. Our 

Crawford GTS employs the largest, most experienced 

team of complex technical adjusters in the world,  

and it is the definitive solution for large, specialty and 

complex claims. Covering virtually every industry and 

geographic region, Crawford GTS has more senior 

technical adjusters than any other independent  

adjusting resource.

TruLook™ solution is an important example. All claims 

are funneled through TruLook’s triage mechanism, 

which ensures claims are routed to the appropriate team 

based on complexity. TruLook also leverages Contractor 

Connection for managed repair, thereby elevating the 

claims settlement process to a comprehensive end-to-

end solution. Ultimately, this results in improved speed of 

service, accuracy, cost efficiency, and most importantly, 

client satisfaction. 

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Another example of an innovative and integrated service 

at a significant discount to intrinsic value. Over the last 

offering is our Recall 360 Solution, focused on solving 

fifteen months, we have repurchased approximately 

the complex challenges of product recalls. Product 

5.5% of average Company shares outstanding. Lastly, 

recalls are never planned, but when they occur, they 

we paid $13.5 million in dividends this past year, 

require an immediate response to protect insurers’ 

providing a meaningful and predictable yield to our 

customers, margins and brand reputation. Recall 360 

shareholders.

offers modular solutions to meet the demanding needs 

of risk managers, carriers and brokers. A scalable 

approach ensures that businesses have the specific 

tools and guidance they need to reduce exposure and 

recover rapidly. 

Looking to the Year Ahead
For Crawford, 2018 was a year of great change, and in 

order to continue our positive momentum in 2019, we will 

continue to focus on initiatives that will position us for 

growth. Our 2019-2023 strategic plan emphasizes four 

Our industry verticals and innovative, integrated 

strategic priorities: 

solutions distinguish Crawford in the marketplace, 

providing more value to our clients and support our 

efforts to deliver world class claims service. In fact,  

our existing clients represent a large market opportunity, 

and we are investing in the education of the market as 

to the vast portfolio of services we offer. To drive better 

penetration, we are holding Innovation Expos for our 

clients, featuring Crawford’s groundbreaking, disruptive 

solutions. These events are creating a robust dialogue 

with our client partners about their unique challenges 

and how we can work together to develop solutions. 

The insights we gather from these events are helping us 

decide which innovations and opportunities to pursue as 

we work toward growth.

Disciplined Capital Allocation
The sale of Garden City Group, in June 2018, was a 

strategic decision made in support of our efforts to 

focus on our core business of providing outsourced 

claims solutions to carriers, brokers and corporates. 

This transaction freed up management’s time, 

resources and capital to invest in the segments 

with higher growth potential. 

Our management team is focused on improving the 

Company’s cash generation, while delivering value to 

shareholders through a disciplined capital allocation 

strategy. In 2018, we generated over $52 million in 

operating cash flow, which is a 29% increase over the 

nearly $41 million that we generated in 2017. We utilized 

this cash flow to strengthen the Company’s balance 

sheet as we paid down $35 million in debt in 2018 and 

ended the year with the lowest leverage in three years.  

In addition, we repurchased $10 million of our common 

shares through 2018 and were opportunistic in January 

2019 when we repurchased an additional $16 million of 

shares, demonstrating our belief that our stock trades 

•  Growth: We must increase the velocity of revenue 

growth through continuous innovation as we work 

to deliver our goal of 5% revenue growth and 15% 

earnings growth annually.   

•  People Readiness: We will continue to attract, 

develop, engage and retain the caring and capable 

people who deliver our mission every day.   

•  Systems Readiness: Prioritizing IT investments across 

the globe will position Crawford at the forefront of 

innovation and disruption.   

•  Fiscal Responsibility: We will continue to focus 

on improving the Company’s free cash flow, while 

maintaining prudent expense management and the 

most conservative balance sheet in the industry.  

This will maximize our return on invested capital.

These priorities have been communicated to Crawford 

employees across the globe, and our goal is to operate 

as One Crawford, all working toward the same goals and 

mission, to enhance lives, businesses and communities. 

We will continue to reinforce the importance of this 

message and these priorities in 2019.  

I anticipate even more change and growth for Crawford 

& Company this year as a result of the positive 

momentum that we created in 2018. In conclusion,  

I consider it a true privilege to serve our employees, 

clients and shareholders as we restore and enhance 

lives, businesses and communities around the world.

Harsha V. Agadi
President and Chief Executive Officer

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RESTORING AND ENHANCING THROUGH

Global Expertise 

As the world’s largest publicly listed independent provider 

of claims management and outsourcing solutions, we 

bring together thoughtful experts from over 70 countries 

to offer comprehensive, intelligent solutions to our 

clients. This global expertise enables us to address the 

challenges of carriers, corporations and brokers today, 

while anticipating the needs of tomorrow.

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1.

2.

1. Loss Adjusting 

2. Third Party Administration

From minor damage to catastrophic events, 

Managing risks, claims and losses in multiple 

Crawford has the right team, the right 

locations around the world requires a 

technology and the right processes to 

significant investment in infrastructure and 

help businesses and communities restore 

resources. As a trusted partner, Crawford 

and rebuild. Through our global network 

helps organizations of every size and type, 

of expert employees, we have experience 

and in every geography, meet the needs 

handling any type of loss – from simple  

of their customers while helping to reduce 

to large and complex – in virtually  

costs and overhead through a variety of third 

every industry.

party administration (TPA) activities.

47%

U.S. Fortune 250 
corporations served 

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3.

4.

3. Managed Repair

4. Medical Management

With over 6,000 rigorously-vetted contractors, 

Crawford’s Broadspire brand offers a 

Crawford’s Contractor Connection 

comprehensive set of end-to-end clinical 

brand maintains the largest independently-

management programs to support our TPA 

managed network of contractors in the 

services and improve outcomes for both 

world. Through our proven managed repair 

claimants and insurers. Broadspire’s clinical 

model, we reduce time-in-process, cut claims 

professionals understand the value of the 

handling expenses and improve estimate 

right care, utilizing best-fit services and 

accuracy while delivering a world-class 

personalized solutions to restore lives of 

customer experience from first notice of 

those who suffer from illness or injury.

loss all the way through to finished repair.

6K

Contractors 
in network

30%

Decrease in average 
days of disability

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6.

5.

5. Catastrophe Response

6. On-Demand Services 

With one of the largest trained and 

Crawford’s WeGoLook brand combines 

credentialed field forces in the industry, 

technology with an on-demand workforce of 

Crawford is ready to respond to natural 

over 40,000 Lookers to help businesses and 

and man-made disasters in virtually every 

individuals gather and validate information 

location around the world. Our teams of 

anytime and anywhere. From insurance 

adjusters are unmatched in experience 

claim inspections to fleet assessment and 

and depth and are supported by ongoing 

franchise monitoring, we help our clients 

innovations such as RENOVO, our 

enhance their businesses with accurate and 

proprietary, state-of-the-art adjuster portal, 

timely information at a fraction of the cost of 

and WeGoLook, our on-demand field force.

traditional offerings. 

175K

Catastrophe calls 
handled annually

70%

Faster cycle 
times vs. industry

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70

Countries

9K

Employees worldwide

50K

Field resources

$14B

Annual claims payments

KEY

Crawford Reach

Office Location

Global Support Center

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RESTORING AND ENHANCING

Around the World 

Global coverage means very little if it is not supported by local knowledge. 

Crawford has a presence in over 70 countries with global solutions that are 

executed locally. By combining local insight with global cohesiveness,  

we restore and enhance the lives, business and communities of those 

affected by losses whenever and wherever they occur.

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KEY VERTICALS

LAUNCHING IN 2019

Construction

Hospitality

Oil & Energy

Transportation 

Aviation

Retail

Real Estate

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Tailored Industry Verticals

Through the strategic application of our global capabilities and services, 

Crawford currently offers tailored solutions to manage the unique risks 

and challenges of businesses in many industries. From construction to 

transportation to hospitality and beyond, our ability to harness expertise and 

product depth from across our company allows us to solve unique challenges, 

accelerate our growth and reduce cost for our clients.

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Industry Highlight: Construction

Our construction solution represents the 

most comprehensive offering available to this 

industry. Leveraging Crawford’s suite of services 

and solutions, it covers the full spectrum of 

construction industry claims including dedicated 

construction account management, builder’s 

risk, jurisdiction-specific workers compensation, 

forensic accounting capabilities, contractor 

emergency services and large loss repair 

solutions. We work with general contractors, trade 

contractors, project structures, owner-controlled 

insurance programs (OCIPs), and contractor-

controlled insurance programs (CCIPs) to consult 

on risk-related issues, drive claims handling 

efficiencies and increase customer satisfaction.

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Integrated Solutions

Crawford leverages its global expertise and ongoing innovations to deliver 

value to clients in all industries through integrated solutions. With a focus on 

exponentially improving returns in time and cost, these solutions are driven 

by data and executed by experts globally.

TruLook

Recall 360

Leveraging our claims triage processes 

Operating as an extension of our clients, 

and cutting-edge technologies, TruLook 

Recall 360 provides comprehensive, 

delivers the right process for every claim, 

customizable product recall support that 

every time. By integrating mobile self-service, 

helps plan for, respond to, and mitigate the 

on-demand field services, drones, quality 

impact of any product recall. By leveraging 

assurance and desktop adjusting, TruLook 

our long history of handling losses and 

can escalate as needed to streamline claims 

our global network of dedicated experts, 

processes – reducing time-in process from 

Crawford is uniquely qualified to respond 

weeks to days and lowering overall claims 

quickly and deftly to product recalls in 

handling costs by up to 30%.

any industry.

20-
30%

In cost savings 
with TruLook vs. 
traditional models

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Escape of Water

Crawford launched its Escape of Water solution in the 

UK in early 2018 to help our clients address the rising 

costs and complexity of water damage claims. Escape 

of water has been a growing concern to insurance 

carriers and risk managers and is one of the largest 

causes of non-catastrophe losses. Crawford’s Escape 

of Water solution has since evolved to become the 

industry’s first smart water detection and mitigation 

claims solution, delivering a rapid and effective response 

initiated by wireless sensors that detect unusual 

moisture within seconds of a leak. Upon notification from 

sensor alert or through traditional first notice of loss, 

Crawford’s specially trained adjusters take a process-

driven approach that is fully integrated with Crawford 

Contractor Connection to include mitigation contractors 

for a rapid 24/7/365 on-site response.

17%

Reduction in average 
water damage mitigation

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RESTORING AND ENHANCING THROUGH

Innovation

To support new innovations that make 

claims processing faster, more responsive 

and accurate, we established Crawford 

Innovative Ventures (CIV) in 2016. This 

Drone inspections 

Virtual reality (VR) for adjuster training 

and loss documentation

strategic catalyst focuses on uncovering new 

The Internet of Things (IoT)

technologies and implementing practical, 

RPA (Robotic process automation) 

2,200

Licensed drone 
operators in Crawford’s 
on-demand services 
network

intelligent solutions that accelerate our 

mission of restoring and enhancing lives, 

businesses and communities. At Crawford, 

Artificial intelligence (AI)

Predictive analytics

we’re not just embracing change, we’re 

Self-service mobile apps

leading it, and we will continue to evolve to 

meet the demands of the market. 

30.7B

Estimated IoT 
devices by 2020

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“ We are at the forefront of incorporating 

drone technology and IoT devices  

to enhance our claims handling  

models. These advancements are 

delivering efficiencies our clients never 

thought possible.”

Michael

Michael Beverly 

Property Product Manager

Crawford Claims Solutions

Michael’s recent innovation projects 

include the integration of our drone 

network into the claims workflow, as well 

as the creation of a claims model focused 

around IoT and its capabilities for first 

notice of loss and rapid loss mitigation.

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RESTORING AND ENHANCING THROUGH

Customization

Terminix® is one of the largest pest control 

To help Terminix make the transition to an 

companies in the world, operating in 47 

outsourced TPA model, our team of claims 

states in the United States and 22 countries. 

handling experts leveraged a Crawford 

With their internal, self-administered, 

enterprise approach, designing and 

third-party liability model, they faced two 

implementing a solution that reduced the 

challenges. First, there was a significant 

time needed for claim resolution, the cost 

time commitment for local Terminix branch 

per claim and the litigation rate. Integrating 

managers to inspect alleged termite  

our field, TPA and property repair network 

damage claims. Second, Terminix had to 

capabilities, we delivered a TPA model for 

manage third-party contractors to perform 

Terminix that has achieved remarkable 

necessary repairs.

success verses their previous solution. 

“ It’s our job to make the 

experience as easy and 

pain-free as possible for the 

client and the homeowner.”

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Omar

Omar Hurtado de Mendoza

Sr. Customer Service Manager

Crawford Contractor Connection

Omar’s role is to understand 

the client’s needs, enhance 

brand image and ensure 

expectations are exceeded 

with the Terminix program. 

30 DAYS

Average decrease 
in life of claim*

*U.S. Gulf Region

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Maria

Maria C. Armas    

Claims Examiner II – California Service Center

Workers Compensation Claims

Crawford TPA Solutions: Broadspire

Maria is a member of a dedicated team of 

claims specialists helping 99 Cents Only 

Stores achieve ongoing success with its 

safety and workers compensation programs.

“ I am proud to be part of a team 

that has achieved so much to 

help our client succeed.”

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RESTORING AND ENHANCING WITH

Compassion

As a premier extreme discount retailer with 

and drive down costs. 99 Cents Only 

more than 390 stores in four states, 99 

Stores developed an innovative program 

Cents Only Stores sought a partner to help 

to administer first aid at on-site clinics and, 

it manage the risks associated with 17,000 

with Broadspire’s support, the company 

46%

Reduction in 
open claims

employees in a thriving retail environment. 

reduced lost work days by 52%, and lowered 

Like most retailers, 99 Cents Only Stores’ 

the total incurred costs by 44% since 2016. 

employees are highly engaged and physically 

Additionally, over a three year period, the 

active throughout the day, which can result in 

number of open claims decreased by 46%.

a disproportionate number of injuries due to 

overexertion, repetitive strain, slips, falls,  

The company’s “culture of safety” is now 

cuts and breaks.

firmly embedded into its operational DNA. 

By taking a strong stance on early claim 

Crawford’s Broadspire brand and Beecher 

intervention and focusing on the 20% of 

Carlson, the company’s broker, partnered 

open claims that incur 80% of the costs, 99 

with 99 Cents Only Stores to implement a 

Cents Only Stores is now well equipped for 

series of programs to mitigate the frequency 

ongoing success in its safety and workers 

and severity of claims, reduce claim duration 

compensation programs. 

52%

Reduction in lost 
work days

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RESTORING AND ENHANCING WITH

Experience

After the powerful hurricanes of 2017, two of the Caribbean’s most elegant resorts — Belmond La Samanna in St. 

Martin and Belmond Cap Juluca in Anguilla — were left devastated by the high winds and sea surges. These two sister 

properties suffered significant property damage and business interruption losses, and as major employers in the local 

communities, they needed to be restored as soon as possible.

With Crawford’s deep experience in helping the hospitality industry handle large-scale complex claims in the 

aftermath of weather-related catastrophes, we quickly implemented an integrated Crawford enterprise solution.  

Our response was led by Crawford Global Technical Services® who introduced the specialist skills of Crawford Forensic 

Accounting Services and WeGoLook. The drone capabilities of WeGoLook, our on-demand field force, captured 

footage of the resort properties the day after they were struck by the hurricanes. This drone footage proved invaluable 

as post-hurricane communication in the area was difficult. We were able to supply Belmond with meaningful information 

so they were immediately aware of the scale of the losses and the resources needed to restore the properties.

Our Global Technical Services adjuster led the claims management project team and managed all the parties involved 

to provide support and guidance throughout the claim. With Crawford’s expert knowledge and skills, along with a full 

understanding of the insurance coverage, we were able to support a swift settlement of Belmond’s insurance claims.  

As a result, both luxury resorts were able to re-open in 2018.

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“
After recovering from such 
devastation on two properties 
simultaneously, we are very 
pleased to have partnered with 
the experts from Crawford.”

Abigail Hunt

Vice President, Legal

Belmond (UK) Limited

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Our mission to restore and enhance lives, 
businesses and communities is embedded 
in our values – to RESTORE is a part of 
everything we do.

Respect  A culture where we practice integrity and ethical behavior, embrace each individual’s 

unique talents, honor diverse life and work styles, and promote a spirit of cooperation.

Empowerment  An engaged Crawford where employees are emboldened to advance the 

company mission, take ownership of their career progression, contribute ideas to meet 

industry challenges and hold themselves and others accountable.

Sustainability  A focus on corporate social responsibility, giving back and being good 

stewards in our communities.

Training  An environment where employees are stimulated, knowledgeable and satisfied.  

One Crawford  A global mindset that’s inclusive, mission-focused, customer-focused and on 

the move.

Recognition  An ecosystem of recognition and reward for our employees’ hard work.

Entrepreneurial Spirit  A shared passion to succeed, outpace competitors and innovate.

RESTORING AND ENHANCING WITH

Responsibility

Crawford serves clients in more than 70 

volunteers participating in over 50 service 

countries, and that worldwide footprint 

projects worldwide. Our commitment  

provides the backdrop for our commitment  

is also reflected through the Crawford Cares 

to give back to the communities we 

foundation. The foundation is funded 100% 

serve. This level of commitment is best 

by Crawford, Crawford employees and board 

demonstrated through actions. For instance, 

members to provide support to Crawford 

Crawford's annual Global Day of Service 

employees affected by catastrophe or an 

brings employees and their families together 

unexpected event or loss. After the 2017 

on one day in October to support charities 

hurricanes, for example, we provided 

and outreach efforts in their own region. 

financial assistance to more than 100 

In 2018, Crawford’s Global Day of Service 

employees to help offset temporary    

celebrated its 10th year with over 1,000 

housing costs and repair damaged homes.

50+

Service projects

25

Countries

10+

Years of Global  
Day of Service

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Global Executive 
Management Team

1.  Harsha V. Agadi 
President and  
Chief Executive Officer

4.  Kieran Rigby  

7.  W. Bruce Swain 

9.  Greta G. Van 

Global President,  
Crawford Claims Solutions

Chief Financial Officer

Chief Strategy Officer

2.  Joseph O. Blanco 
General Counsel

5.  Bonnie C. Sawdey 
Chief People Officer

3.  Danielle M. Lisenbey 
Global President,  
TPA Solutions: Broadspire

6.  Hilton Sturisky 

Chief Information Officer

8.  Larry C. Thomas 
Global President,  
Crawford Specialty Solutions 

10. Rohit Verma 

Global Chief Operating 
Officer

NOTE: Should we reorder 
like done on board?

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2018 Financial Highlights

(dollars in millions, except per share amounts) (unaudited)

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,

Revenues Before Reimbursements(1) 

Net Income Attributable to Shareholders of Crawford & Company 

Consolidated Operating Earnings(1) 

Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA(1) 

Diluted Earnings per Share – CRD-A 

Diluted Earnings per Share – CRD-B 

2018

 1,071.0 

26.0

89.5 

127.2 

0.50

0.42

$ 

$ 

$ 

$  

$ 

$ 

2017

1,105.8

27.7

94.6

130.9

0.52

0.45

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

Return on Average Shareholders’ Investment 

14.7%

16.5%

Percentage of Total Company Revenues Before Reimbursement by Business Segment

33.7% 
Crawford Claims Solutions

37.9% 
Crawford TPA Solutions: Broadspire

28.4% 
Crawford Specialty Solutions

.

9
2
4
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$

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0
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$

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2
6
2
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$

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1
$

.

2
7
2
1
$

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

Revenues before(1) 
Reimbursements 

($ in millions)

Consolidated  
Operating Earnings (1)
($ in millions)

Consolidated  
Adjusted EBITDA(1)
($ in millions)

.

9
4
5
5
1

,

.

6
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0
6
1

,

.

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4
0
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3
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2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

Cases Received

(in thousands)

Total Cash Dividends Paid

($ in millions)

Net Debt(1)
($ in millions)

(1)  Measurements of financial performance not calculated in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) should be considered as supplements to, and not substitutes for, performance measurements calculated or derived in accordance with GAAP. Any such measures are not necessarily comparable to other similarly-titled measurements employed by other companies. For additional information about the non-GAAP financial information presented herein, see the Appendix shown on our website at http://investors.crawfordandcompany.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=83420&p=quarterlyearnings. 2018 and 2017 exclude the impact of the disposed GCG business. 2014 - 2016 not adjusted for the GCG business. 
 
 
 
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Crawford 2018 Annual Report 

Consolidated Statements of Operations 
(unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 

Revenues from Services:

  Revenues before reimbursements 

  Reimbursements 

Total Revenues 

Costs and Expenses:

  Costs of services provided, before reimbursements 

  Reimbursements 

  Total costs of services 

  Selling, general, and administrative expenses 

 Corporate interest expense, net of interest income  
of $1,290, $847, and $749, respectively 

  Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges

  Restructuring and special charges

  Loss on disposition of business line

Total Costs and Expenses 

  Other Income (Expense) 

Income Before Income Taxes 

  Provision for Income Taxes 

Net Income

 Net Loss (Income) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests  
and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests 

2018

2017 

2016 

$ 

1,070,971

$ 

1,105,832

$ 

1,109,286

52,008

57,877

68,302

1,122,979

1,163,709

1,177,588

755,997

52,008

808,005

242,421

784,290

57,877

842,167

781,810

68,302

850,112

239,840

239,852

10,109

1,056

—  

20,270

9,062

19,598

12,084

–

9,185

—

9,490

–

1,081,861

1,122,751

1,108,639

3,013

44,131

18,542

25,589

1,304

42,262

15,039

27,223

   (5,708)

63,241

25,565

37,676

389

442

(1,710)

Net Income Attributable to Shareholders of Crawford & Company 

$ 

25,978

$ 

27,665

$ 

35,966

Earnings Per Share - Basic:

  Class A Common Stock 

  Class B Common Stock 

Earnings Per Share - Diluted:

  Class A Common Stock 

  Class B Common Stock 

Weighted-Average Shares Used to Compute  
Basic Earnings Per Share:

  Class A Common Stock 

  Class B Common Stock 

Weighted-Average Shares Used to Compute  
Diluted Earnings Per Share:

  Class A Common Stock 

  Class B Common Stock 

Cash Dividends Per Share:

  Class A Common Stock 

  Class B Common Stock 

$ 

$  

$ 

$  

0.51

0.43

 0.50

0.42

$ 

$  

$ 

$  

0.53

0.45

 0.52

0.45

$  

$  

$  

$  

30,805

24,449

31,434

24,449

31,322

24,606

32,158

24,606

0.68 

0.60 

0.67 

0.60 

30,793 

24,690 

31,530 

24,690 

$  

$  

0.28

0.20

$  

$  

0.28

0.20

$  

$  

0.28

0.20

This financial information should be read with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, and related risks included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for 
the year ended December 31, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Crawford 2018 Annual Report 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(loss) (unaudited)

(In thousands)

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 

Net Income

Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:

2018

2017 

2016 

$ 

25,589

$ 

27,223

$  

37,676 

 Net foreign currency translation (loss) income, net of tax benefit  
of $0, $0, and $0, respectively

 Amounts reclassified into net income for defined benefit pension plans, net 
of tax provision of $2,686, $3,432 and $4,563 respectively 

 Net unrealized (loss) gain on defined benefit plans arising during the year, net of 
tax benefit (provision) of $5,333, $236, and ($5,175), respectively

Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

Comprehensive Income 

(10,830)

6,323

(10,620) 

8,076

7,501

8,623

(18,014)

(20,768)

4,821

666

14,490

41,713

11,337

9,340

47,016

Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests and 
redeemable noncontrolling interests

Comprehensive Income Attributable to Shareholders  
of Crawford & Company 

1,187

1,248

(192)

$  

6,008

$  

42,961

$ 

46,824

This financial information should be read with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, and related risks included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 
year ended December 31, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Crawford 2018 Annual Report 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 
(unaudited)

(In thousands)

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income

 Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operating activities: 

2018

2017

2016 

$ 

25,589

$ 

27,223

$ 

37,676

  Depreciation and amortization
  Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges
  Deferred income taxes
  Loss on disposition of business line
  Stock-based compensation costs

 Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects  
of acquisitions and dispositions:
  Accounts receivable, net
  Unbilled revenues, net
  Accrued or prepaid income taxes
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
  Deferred revenues
  Accrued retirement costs
  Prepaid expenses and other operating activities

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
  Acquisitions of property and equipment 
  Capitalization of computer software costs
  Cash proceeds from disposition of business line
  Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
  Other investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used In) Investing Activities
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
  Cash dividends paid 

 Payments related to shares received for withholding taxes  
under stock-based compensation plans 
 Proceeds from shares purchased under employee stock-based  
compensation plans

  Decrease in note payable for share repurchase
  Repurchases of common stock

Increases in short-term and revolving credit facility borrowings 
  Payments on short-term and revolving credit facility borrowings
  Payments on capital lease obligations 
  Capitalized loan costs 
  Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests 
Net Cash (Used In) Provided by Financing Activities
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year

44,079

1,056

7,947

20,270

6,196

7,844

(18,588)

2,270

(8,952)

(4,969)

(25,896)

(4,427)

52,419

(14,052)

(15,968)

39,187

(2,500)

(218)

6,449

41,658

19,598

(2,358)

–

6,661

(14,844)

(2,644)

(508)

(14,678)

(3,482)

(15,364)

(505)

40,757

(19,044)

(25,867)

–

(36,029)

(926)

(81,866)

40,743

—

10,531 

–

5,252

2,781

(7,782)

1,755

17,120

(8,846)

(9,046)

8,680

98,864

(10,354)

(18,845)

–

(3,672)

(95)

(32,966)

(13,528)

(13,700)

(13,565)

(1,110)

(1,933)

(1,342)

1,387

1,154

1,743

—  

—  

(2,206)

(10,409)

101,428

(135,433)

(477)

(23)

(574)

(58,739)

(1,021)

(892)

54,011

(7,422)

94,407

(58,490)

(1,233)

(1,926)

(514)

10,343

3,208

(27,558)

81,569

$ 

53,119

$ 

54,011

$ 

—

80,164

(118,044)

(1,508)

(12)

(381)

(55,151)

(5,244)

5,503

76,066

81,569

This financial information should be read with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, and related risks included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 
year ended December 31, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited)

(In thousands, except par value amounts)

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,  

ASSETS
Current Assets:

  Cash and cash equivalents

 Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts  
of $9,625 and $12,588, respectively

  Unbilled revenues, at estimated billable amounts

Income taxes receivable

  Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Total Current Assets
Net Property and Equipment
Other Assets:
  Goodwill

Intangible assets arising from business acquisitions, net

  Capitalized software costs, net
  Deferred income tax assets
  Other noncurrent assets
Total Other Assets
TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT
Current Liabilities:
  Short-term borrowings
  Accounts payable
  Accrued compensation and related costs
  Self-insured risks

Income taxes payable

  Deferred rent
  Other accrued liabilities
  Deferred revenues
  Current installments of capital leases
Total Current Liabilities
Noncurrent Liabilities:
  Long-term debt and capital leases, less current installments
  Deferred revenues
  Accrued pension liabilities
  Other noncurrent liabilities
Total Noncurrent Liabilities
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Shareholders’ Investment:

 Class A common stock, $1.00 par value, 50,000 shares authorized;  
30,927 and 31,439 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
 Class B common stock, $1.00 par value, 50,000 shares authorized;  
24,408 and 24,502 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

  Additional paid-in capital
  Retained earnings
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Shareholders’ Investment Attributable to Shareholders of Crawford & Company
  Noncontrolling interests
Total Shareholders’ Investment
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ INVESTMENT

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Crawford 2018 Annual Report 

2018

2017

$ 

53,119

$ 

54,011

131,117

174,172

108,291

4,084

24,237

320,848

34,303

96,890

85,023

72,210
22,146

70,022

108,745

7,987

25,452

370,367

41,664

96,916

97,147

89,824
24,359

67,659

346,291

375,905

$ 

701,442

$ 

787,936

$ 

23,195

$  

37,834

66,530

15,246

3,145

15,919

32,391

30,961

89

24,641

49,303

75,892

13,407

2,703

15,717

36,563

37,794

571

225,310

256,591

167,126

21,713

74,323

32,024

295,186

5,500

200,460

22,515

87,035

27,596

337,606

6,775

30,927

31,439

24,408

58,793

273,607

(216,447)

171,288

4,158

175,446

24,502

53,170

269,686

(196,477)

182,320

4,644

186,964

$ 

701,442

$ 

787,936

This financial information should be read with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, and related risks included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 
year ended December 31, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Crawford 2018 Annual Report 

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Investment

Common Stock

Shareholders’ 

Accumulated 

Investment 

Other 

Attributable to 

(In thousands)

Class A 

Non-Voting

Class B 

Voting

Additional 

Paid-In 

Capital

Compre- 

Shareholders 

Non-

Total 

Retained 

hensive 

of Crawford & 

controlling 

Shareholders’ 

Earnings

(Loss) Income

Company

Interests

Investment

Balance at December 31, 2015

$  30,537

$  24,690 $  41,936 $  239,161

$ (222,631) $ 

113,693 

$ 

10,658

$  124,351

 Net income

 Other comprehensive 
   income (loss)

 Cash dividends paid

 Stock-based compensation

 Shares issued in connection  
   with stock-based  
   compensation plans, net
 Decrease in value of  
   noncontrolling interest  
   due to sale of controlling 
   interest
 Dividends paid to  
   noncontrolling interests

Balance at December 31, 2016

 Net income (loss) (1)

 Other comprehensive  
   income (loss)

 Cash dividends paid

 Stock-based compensation

 Repurchases of  
   common stock
 Shares issued in connection  
   with stock-based  
   compensation plans, net
 Increase in value of  
   noncontrolling interest  
   due to acquisition of  
   controlling interest
 Dividends paid to  
   noncontrolling interests

—  

—  

—  

35,966

—  

35,966

1,710

37,676

—  
—  

—  

—  
—  

—  

—  
—  

(13,565)

—  

10,858

5,252

—  

—  

—  

10,858
(13,565) 

5,252 

(1,518)

—  

—  

9,340
(13,565) 

5,252 

759

—  

(368)

—

—

1,288

—

—

—

391

—

391

—

1,288

(5,088)

(3,800)

—
31,296

—
24,690  

—

—
48,108   261,562

—
(211,773)

—  

—  

27,665

—  

—  

15,296

—
153,883

27,665

15,296

(381)
5,381 

526

(806)

(381)
159,264

28,191

14,490

(701)

(188)

–

(6,533)

—  

(13,700)

6,661

—  

—  

—  

—  

(13,700) 

6,661 

(7,422)

—  

(13,700) 

—  

—  

6,661 

(7,422)

—  

—  

—  

—  

—  

—  

—  

—  

844

—

(1,623)

692

—

—

24

—

—

—

(87)

—

(87)

24

57

81

—
31,439

—  

—
—  
—  

Balance at December 31, 2017
 Net income (loss) (1)
 Other comprehensive  
   income (loss)
 Cash dividends paid
 Stock-based compensation
 Repurchases of  
   common stock
 Shares issued in connection  
   with stock-based  
   compensation plans, net
 Increase in value of  
   noncontrolling interest  
   due to acquisition of  
   controlling interest
 Dividends paid to  
   noncontrolling interests
—
Balance at December 31, 2018 $  30,927

632

—

(1,144)

—
24,502

—

—
53,170   269,686

—
  (196,477)

—
182,320

(514)
4,644 

(514)
186,964

—  

—  

25,978

—  

25,978

886

  26,864

—
—  
—  

—
—  
6,196  

—
(13,528)

—  

(19,970)

—  
—  

(19,970)
(13,528) 
6,196 

(798)

—  
—  

(20,768)
(13,528) 
6,196 

(94)

–

(9,171)

—

(355)

642

—

(218)

—

—

—

—

(10,409)

—

(10,409)

919

—

919

(218)

–

(218)

—
$  24,408

—

—
$  58,793 $ 273,607

—

—
$ (216,477) $  171,288

(574)
4,158 

(574)
$ 175,446

$ 

This financial information should be read with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, and related risks included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year 
ended December 31, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

(1)  The total net income presented in the consolidated statement of shareholders’ investment for the years ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2018 excludes $968 and $1,275 respectively, in 

net loss attributable to the redeemable noncontrolling interests. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Crawford 2018 Annual Report 

Condensed Selected  
Financial Data (unaudited)

The following selected financial data should be read in conjunction with 
Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and 
Results of Operations” and the audited consolidated financial statements 
and notes thereto contained in Item 8, “Financial Statements and 
Supplementary Data” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

(In thousands, except per share amounts and percentages)

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 

2018

2017

2016 

2015

2014

Revenues before Reimbursements

$ 

1,070,971

$ 

1,105,832

$ 

1,109,286

$ 

1,170,385

$ 

1,142,851

  Reimbursements

Total Revenues

Total Costs of Services

Crawford Claims Solutions Operating Earnings (1)

Crawford TPA Solutions:  
Broadspire Operating Earnings (1)

Crawford Specialty Solutions Operating Earnings (1)

  Unallocated Corporate and Shared Costs  

  and Credits, Net

  Net Corporate Interest Expense

  Stock Option Expense

  Amortization of Customer-Relationship 

Intangible Assets

  Goodwill and Intangible Asset  

Impairment Charges

  Restructuring and Special Charges

  Loss on disposition of business line

Income Taxes

  Net Loss (Income) Attributable to 

 Noncontrolling Interests and  
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to  
  Shareholders of Crawford & Company

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Basic (2):

  CRD-A

  CRD-B

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Diluted (2):

  CRD-A

  CRD-B

Current Assets

Total Assets

Current Liabilities

Long-Term Debt and Capital Leases,  
  Less Current Installments

Total Debt

Shareholders’ Investment Attributable to  
  Shareholders of Crawford & Company

Total Capital

Current Ratio

Total Debt to Total Capital Ratio

Return on Average Shareholders’ Investment

Cash Provided by Operating Activities

Cash Provide by (Used In) Investing Activities

Cash (Used In) Provided by Financing Activities

Shareholders’ Investment Attributable to Share- 
  Holders of Crawford & Company Per Diluted Share

Cash Dividends Per Share:

  CRD-A

  CRD-B

Weighted-Average Shares and Share-Equivalents:

  Basic

  Diluted

52,008

1,122,979

808,005

9,836

57,877

1,163,709

842,167

17,527

36,909

51,036

(9,321)

(10,109)

(1,742)

38,224

53,418

(13,463)

(9,062)

(1,718)

68,302

1,177,588

850,112

14,371

36,520

65,641

(24,403)

(9,185)

(621)

71,135

1,241,520

940,352

5,708

33,915

49,956

(19,159)

(8,383)

(433)

74,112

1,216,963

914,814

1,375

21,063

59,314

(8,633)

(6,031)

(859)

(11,152)

(10,982)

(9,592)

(9,668)

(6,341)

(1,056)

–

(20,270)

(18,542)

(19,598)

(12,084)

–

—

(9,490)

–

(49,314)

(34,395)

–

—

—

—

(15,039)

(25,565)

(13,832)

(28,780)

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

389

442

(1,710)

117

(484)

25,978

$ 

27,665

$ 

35,966

$ 

(45,488)

$ 

30,624

0.51

0.43

0.50

0.42

320,848

701,442

225,310

167,126

190,410

171,288

361,698

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

1.4:1

52.6%  

14.7%  

52,419

6,449

$ 

$ 

0.53

0.45

0.52

0.45

370,367

787,936

256,591

200,460

225,672

182,320

407,992

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

1.4:1

55.3%  

16.5%  

0.68

0.60

0.67

0.60

364,731

735,859

230,287

187,002

188,014

153,883

341,897

1.6:1

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

(0.79) $ 

(0.87) $ 

(0.79) $ 

(0.87) $ 

370,177

783,406

258,348

225,365

247,282

113,693

360,975

1.4:1

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

55.0%  

26.9%

68.5%  

(31.7)%  

0.59

0.52

0.57

0.52

367,583

789,319

259,559

154,046

156,811

172,937

329,748

1.4:1

47.6%

16.4%

40,757

$ 

98,864

$ 

61,655

$ 

6,606

(81,866) $ 

(32,966) $ 

(101,178) $ 

(31,767)

(58,739) $ 

10,343

$ 

(55,151) $ 

67,889

$ 

4,532

3.07

$ 

3.21

$ 

2.74

$ 

2.06

$ 

3.11

0.28

0.20

$ 

$ 

0.28

0.20

$ 

$ 

0.28

0.20

$ 

$ 

0.28

0.20

$ 

$ 

55,254

55,882

55,928

56,764

55,483

56,220

55,286

55,286

0.24

0.18

54,927

55,673

(1)  This is a segment financial measure calculated in accordance with ASC Topic 280, “Segment Reporting,” and representing segment earnings before certain unallocated corporate and shared costs 
and credits, net corporate interest expense, stock option expense, amortization of customer-relationship intangible assets, goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges, restructuring and 
special charges, loss on disposition of business line, income taxes, and net income or loss attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests.

(2)  The Company computes earnings (loss) per share of CRD-A and CRD-B using the two-class method, which allocates the undistributed earnings (loss) for each period to each class on a proportionate 
basis. The Company’s Board of Directors has the right, but not the obligation, to declare higher dividends on CRD-A than on CRD-B, subject to certain limitations. In periods when the dividend is the 
same for CRD-A and CRD-B or when no dividends are declared or paid to either class, the two-class method generally will yield the same earnings (loss) per share for CRD-A and CRD-B.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Crawford 2018 Annual Report 

Board of Directors

1.  Harsha V. Agadi 
President and  
Chief Executive Officer,  
Crawford & Company 

2.  Rahul Patel 
Partner 
King & Spalding, LLP 

3.  D. Richard Williams 
Non-Executive  
Chairman of the Board, 
Primerica, Inc. 

4.   Michelle Jarrard 

7.  Joia M. Johnson 

President  
BioCircuit Technologies, Inc.

5.  James D. Edwards* 
Retired Partner,  
Arthur Andersen, LLP 

6.  Jesse C. Crawford 

Chief Executive Officer,  
Crawford Media  
Services, Inc.

Executive Vice President,  
General Counsel  
and Corporate Secretary, 
Hanesbrands, Inc.

8.  P. George Benson 

Professor of Decision 
Sciences and    
former President of  
the College of Charleston

9.  Jesse C. Crawford, Jr 
Independent Investor

10. Charles H. Ogburn 
Non-Executive  
Chairman of the Board,  
Crawford & Company

2

3

*Emeritus Board Member

5

8

6

4

1

7

9

10

CORPORATE INFORMATION

Corporate Headquarters 
5335 Triangle Parkway, NW 

Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 

404.300.1000

Inquiries 
Individuals seeking financial data should contact: 

W. Bruce Swain 

Investor Relations 

Chief Financial Officer 

404.300.1051

Form 10-K 
A copy of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K 

as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is 

available without charge upon request to:

Joseph O. Blanco 

General Counsel 

Crawford & Company 

5335 Triangle Parkway, NW 

Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 

404.300.1021

Our Form 10-K is also available online at either  

www.sec.gov or in the Investor Relations section at  

www.crawco.com

Annual Meeting 
The Annual Meeting of shareholders will be held at  

2 p.m. on May 8, 2019, at the corporate headquarters of:  

Crawford & Company 

5335 Triangle Parkway, NW 

Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 

404.300.1000

Company Stock 
Shares of the Company’s two classes of common stock 

are traded on the NYSE under the symbols CRD-A and 

CRD-B, respectively. The Company’s two classes of 
stock are substantially identical, except with respect to 

voting rights and the Company’s ability to pay greater 

cash dividends on the non-voting Class A Common Stock 

than on the voting Class B Common Stock, subject to 

certain limitations. In addition, with respect to mergers or 

similar transactions, holders of Class A Common Stock 

must receive the same type and amount of consideration 

as holders of Class B Common Stock, unless different 

consideration is approved by the holders of 75 percent of 

the Class A Common Stock, voting as a class.

Transfer Agent 
EQ Shareowner Services 

P.O. Box 64854 

St. Paul, MN 55164-0854 

1.800.468.9716 

www.shareowneronline.com

Internet Address 
www.crawco.com

Certifications 
In 2018, Crawford & Company’s chief executive officer 

(CEO) provided to the New York Stock Exchange 

the annual CEO certification regarding Crawford’s 

compliance with the New York Stock Exchange’s 

corporate governance listing standards. In addition, 

Crawford’s CEO and chief financial officer filed with the 

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission all required 

certifications regarding the quality of Crawford’s public 

disclosures in its fiscal 2018 reports.

Financial Information 
The financial information contained herein should 

not be considered a substitute for the Company’s 

audited financial statements, inclusive of footnotes and 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial 

Condition and Results of Operations, included in the 

Company’s annual report on Form 10-K, as filed with the 

Securities and Exchange Commission. 

The Form 10-K also contains detailed discussions 

of certain major uncertainties, contingencies, risks, 

and other issues the Company faces. A copy of the 

Form 10-K including the full financial statements, can 

be obtained by calling 404.300.1021 or accessing it 

online at either www.sec.gov or in the Investor Relations 

section at www.crawco.com.

Forward-Looking Statements 
This report contains forward-looking statements, 

including statements about the future financial condition, 

results of operations and earnings outlook of Crawford & 

Company. Statements, both qualitative and quantitative, 

that are not statements of historical fact may be “forward-

looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities 

Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other securities laws. 

Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks 

and uncertainties that could cause actual results to 

differ materially from historical experience or Crawford 

& Company’s present expectations. Accordingly, no 

one should place undue reliance on forward-looking 

statements, which speak only as of the date on which 

they are made. Crawford & Company does not undertake 

to update forward-looking statements to reflect the 

impact of circumstances or events that may arise or 

not arise after the date the forward-looking statements 

are made. For further information regarding Crawford 

& Company, and the risks and uncertainties involved 

in forward-looking statements, please read Crawford 

& Company’s reports filed with the SEC and available 

at www.sec.gov or in the Investor Relations section of 

Crawford & Company’s website at www.crawco.com.

Crawford & Company

5335 Triangle Parkway, NW

Peachtree Corners, GA 30092

An equal opportunity employer 

www.crawco.com