LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., April 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Garden City Group, Inc. (GCG), one of the largest claims administration firms in the country, announced today that Greg Haber has been promoted to national director, business development.  With this appointment, Haber, who has extensive experience in claims administration and complex legal matters, will be spearheading all of GCG's business development activities for both class action and bankruptcy matters throughout the country.

"In the two years that Greg has been with GCG, he has proven himself to be skilled in developing and managing client relationships," said David Isaac, GCG's chief executive officer. "With his legal knowledge, understanding of client needs, and hands-on management style, Greg is exactly the kind of professional that a company like GCG needs to help propel it to the next level."

Having previously served as director of business development at GCG, Haber will use his multi-faceted skill set and unmatched capabilities in the areas of client service and business development to oversee the company's continued growth on a national level.

"I am excited about my new role at GCG. Our company is a recognized leader within the legal services arena and I intend to continue my hands-on approach to business development and client service while supporting the GCG sales teams," said Haber.

Haber received his juris doctor from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and his undergraduate degree from Yeshiva University.

About The Garden City Group, Inc. (GCG)

GCG is the recognized leader in legal administration services for class action settlements, bankruptcy cases and legal noticing programs, with more than 1,000 employees in offices coast-to-coast. The firm has handled many high-profile matters, including the General Motors bankruptcy, the $6.05 billion WorldCom settlement, the $3.5 billion Visa/MasterMoney Antitrust settlement, the $3.4 billion Native American Trust Settlement, and the $700 million Engle Trust Fund distribution.

About Crawford

Based in Atlanta, Ga., Crawford & Company (www.crawfordandcompany.com) is the world's largest independent provider of claims management solutions to the risk management and insurance industry as well as self-insured entities, with an expansive global network serving clients in more than 70 countries. The Crawford System of Claims Solutions(SM) offers comprehensive, integrated claims services, business process outsourcing and consulting services for major product lines including property and casualty claims management, workers compensation claims and medical management, and legal settlement administration. The Company's shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbols CRDA and CRDB.

SOURCE The Garden City Group Inc.