Alan Gray, Inc. and Willis Partner to Provide Claim Closure Solutions

BOSTON, April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Alan Gray, Inc. (AGI), the recognized industry leader in the international Insurance and Financial Services industry, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Willis North America (Willis), a unit of Willis Group Holdings plc (NYSE: WSH), the global risk advisor and insurance broker, to provide the Insurance market with a "Best of Both Worlds" solution for "Claim Closure". 

By working together, AGI and Willis' Claim Advocacy Practice will provide clients with Claim Closure services that include a thorough review of their outstanding claims. The partnership will also offer strategic planning for clients, detailing how to bring claims to closure within a specific time frame, thus freeing up assets in the form of cash or letters of credit. 

"We are extremely excited to join forces with Willis to assist customers in identifying and perfecting Claim Closure opportunities," said Mike Ceppi, Chief Executive Officer of Alan Gray, Inc. "Together, we provide the expertise and bench strength in claim analytics and claim auditing that will allow our customers to achieve the best possible outcomes."

"We are excited to partner with AGI to deliver a powerful solution to help firms protect their balance sheets. Willis is committed to being a true risk management partner and the Claim Closure Solutions brings true value to clients," said Joe Picone, Chief Claims Officer, Willis North America.

About Alan Gray, Inc.
Alan Gray, Inc. is an international insurance claims management and financial services firm headquartered in Boston, MA. Since 1988, AGI has helped its clients realize significant bottom line savings through its highly experienced technical staff, ability to adapt quickly to situational changes, and commitment to staying current with the latest industry information and advances in technology. Our superior claims advisory and audit services are tailored to the specific needs of each client. For more information, visit www.alangray.com.  

About Willis   
Willis Group Holdings plc is a leading global risk advisor, insurance and reinsurance broker. With roots dating to 1828, Willis operates today on every continent with more than 17,000 employees in over 400 offices. Willis offers its clients superior expertise, teamwork, innovation and market-leading products and professional services in risk management and transfer. Our experts rank among the world's leading authorities on analytics, modelling and mitigation strategies at the intersection of global commerce and extreme events. Find more information at our Website, www.Willis.com, our leadership journal, Resilience, or our up-to-the-minute blog on breaking news, WilllisWire. Across geographies, industries and specialisms, Willis provides its local and multinational clients with resilience for a risky world.

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SOURCE Alan Gray, Inc.