McLarens Acquires Lloyd Warwick International
June 11, 2020
McLarens, a global independent insurance services provider based in Atlanta, has acquired Lloyd Warwick International (LWI), a City of London–headquartered specialist loss adjusting and claims management firm. The deal—under which LWI will merge with McLarens' Natural Resources specialty services while retaining its London head office—strengthens McLarens' technical capabilities and market presence in energy, marine, mining and renewables claims; LWI was jointly owned by its employees and Crawford & Company prior to the transaction.
- Buyers
- McLarens
- Targets
- Lloyd Warwick International, Ltd
- Sellers
- Crawford & Company, LWI employee shareholders
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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