Crawford & Company names W. Bruce Swain Jr. President & CEO

Crawford & Company appointed W. Bruce Swain Jr. as President and CEO, effective immediately, following his time serving in the interim role since January 1, 2026.

Crawford also announces that Jesse Crawford, Sr., a member of its board of directors since 1986 and a former board chair, will not stand for reelection at the company’s 2026 annual meeting and will transition to an honorary board role.

“I am honored to continue leading Crawford as president and chief executive officer. I look forward to working with our leadership team and colleagues around the world as we remain focused on serving our clients and executing our strategy. Jesse Sr. has been instrumental in positioning Crawford & Company for sustained success. He has long embodied the values on which the company was built — service, integrity and a deep commitment to doing what’s right for our clients, colleagues and shareholders. We are grateful for his decades of dedication and pleased to continue benefiting from his perspective as an honorary member of the board.” – W. Bruce Swain Jr., President and CEO.