Gary Gardner joins Sedgwick as SVP of national sales in Canada

TORONTO, ON FEB. 4, 2019 /insPRESS/– Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, announced the appointment of Gary Gardner as senior vice president of national sales in Canada.

Gardner brings to Sedgwick 35 years of experience in global sales and marketing, with specialties in disability, data management, business process outsourcing, property and casualty, third-party claims administration and workers’ compensation consulting. In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing sales of Sedgwick’s products and services in Canada, as well as developing business development strategies, identifying new market opportunities, and supporting the continued coast-to-coast growth of Sedgwick’s business across Canada.

Gary Gardner | senior vice president of national sales

“Gary joins us at a pivotal stage in Sedgwick’s business development in Canada, and I am confident he will excel in his new role and boost our sales operations, so we can better serve our customers and meet our market goals,” said Michael C. Holden, president of Sedgwick in Canada.

Gardner holds the designation as a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) from the Insurance Institute of Canada (IIC). He has been recognized for his charitable efforts on behalf of the Ontario Risk and Insurance Management Society (ORIMS) and the Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC). He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto.

“Gary’s knowledge of our claim services and business process outsourcing and consulting solutions will be a great addition to Sedgwick and our clients,” said Sedgwick group president Bob Peterson. “With his extensive experience in the industry, Gary’s appointment nicely complements our business strategy and supports our plans for continued expansion in this market.”

To learn more about Sedgwick in Canada, visit sedgwick.com/ca or call 888-601-6228.

About Sedgwick

Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. We provide a broad range of resources tailored to our clients’ specific needs in casualty, property, marine, benefits and other lines. At Sedgwick, caring counts®; through the dedication and exper­tise of more than 21,000 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, La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) and other management investors are minority shareholders. For more, see sedgwick.com.

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Catherine Bennett, public relations director, North America | 615-892-9361 | catherine.bennett@sedgwick.com

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