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Vericlaim expands with new Rouyn Noranda office


October 11, 2017   by Sedgwick

Vericlaim expands with new Rouyn Noranda office
Stephane Latour joins expert team; strengthens the company’s presence in Québec

Montreal, October 11, 2017 – Sedgwick and its subsidiary Vericlaim, a global provider of loss adjusting and claims management solutions, are pleased to announce further expansion in Canada, as the company celebrates the opening of the newest office for Vericlaim in Rouyn Noranda, Québec. In addition, industry expert Stephane Latour has joined the team as a senior claims adjuster.

“We continue to expand Vericlaim’s geographic coverage and capabilities and we are committed to building our business across Canada in support of the marine, property, liability, auto and niche services within our market,” said Mike Holden, president of Sedgwick and Vericlaim Canada. “Stephane and the Rouyn Noranda office are strategically positioned to support Vericlaim Canada’s growth in the province of Québec and will be instrumental in bringing increased value to our clients.”

Stephane Latour | Senior Claims Adjuster 

With more than 20 years of solid industry experience, Stephane has investigated more than 4,000 residential, commercial and building inspection cases. In his new position with Vericlaim Canada, he will continue to demonstrate the same courtesy, kindness and professionalism that have contributed to his previous success.

Stephane has successfully completed a variety of insurance-related training courses including IICRC technical training and certification on water damage. In addition to his college training as a claims adjuster, in 2004 he successfully completed Fire Prevention Technique training, and in 2010 completed training in building inspection at the Grasset College Institute. Stephane is also a member of the National Association of Inspectors and Building Experts (ANIEB) and the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI).

To learn more about Sedgwick and Vericlaim, visit www.sedgwickcms.ca and www.vericlaim.ca, or you can contact us directly at +1-888-601-6228.

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About Vericlaim Canada
A wholly owned subsidiary of Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., Vericlaim Canada provides high-quality services designed to meet the specific needs of the Canadian marketplace offering property, liability, auto and specialty claims and adjusting services. Vericlaim is committed to helping its customers—insurance companies, corporations, public entities and brokers—manage and control their risk needs around the world. The success of Vericlaim stems from its focus on providing clients with superior claims resolution on the most timely and cost effective basis in the industry, continually adapting to their evolving service and information needs, and developing innovative solutions to complex risk management issues. Vericlaim has global reach and maintains a distinct local market presence in Canada and more than 400 other locations throughout the world. For more, see www.vericlaim.ca.

About Sedgwick
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk and benefits solutions. At Sedgwick, caring counts℠; the company takes care of people and organizations by delivering cost-effective claims, productivity, managed care, risk consulting and other services through the dedication and exper­tise of nearly 15,000 colleagues in some 275 offices located in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Ireland. Sedgwick facilitates financial and personal health and helps customers and consumers navigate complexity by designing and implementing customized programs based on proven practic­es and advanced technology that exceed expectations. Sedgwick’s majority shareholder is KKR; Stone Point Capital LLC, La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) and other management investors are minority shareholders. For more, see www.sedgwickcms.ca.

Sedgwick media contact:
Catherine Bennett, public relations director | +1-615-892-9361 | catherine.bennett@sedgwick.com


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