Sedgwick names Jason Landrum chief information officer

MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 11, 2014 /CNW/ - Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., the leader in technology-enabled claims and productivity management solutions, has promoted Jason L. Landrum to the role of chief information officer.

Landrum joined Sedgwick in 2010 as vice president of information technology applications and was promoted to senior vice president in 2012. During his tenure, he has played an integral role in managing some of the company's most significant technology projects, including two of its largest-ever new client implementations and the development of Sedgwick's award-winning viaOne® express mobile application and push technology.

"After considering our options for filling the role of CIO, we concluded that the best candidate for the job was already a member of our team," said Sedgwick President and CEO Dave North. "During the last few months, Jason Landrum has truly risen to the challenge and masterfully assisted in the management of the IT department.

"Though he has only been with Sedgwick for a few years, his contributions have already made a lasting impression on the organization. In his new role as CIO, Jason is sure to have an even greater impact on our industry-leading technology solutions and our operations as a whole."

Prior to joining Sedgwick, Landrum served in various strategic software development roles with increasing responsibility at a global claims management services firm. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

"As CIO, I look forward to advancing Sedgwick's position as the leading innovative provider of technology-enabled claims and productivity management solutions," Landrum said.

About Sedgwick
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. is the leading North American provider of technology-enabled claims and productivity management solutions. Sedgwick and its affiliated companies deliver cost-effective claims, productivity, managed care, risk consulting and other services to clients through the expertise of more than 11,000 colleagues in some 200 offices located in the U.S. and Canada. The company specializes in workers' compensation; disability, FMLA, and other employee absence; managed care; general, automobile, and professional liability; warranty and credit card claims services; fraud and investigation; structured settlements; and Medicare compliance solutions. Sedgwick and its affiliates design and implement customized programs based on proven practices and advanced technology that exceed client expectations. For more, see www.sedgwick.com.

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