Sedgwick SVP Kathryn Tazic recognized among Business Insurance 2014 Women to Watch

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Kathryn Tazic, Sedgwick senior vice president of client services, has been selected by Business Insurance as one of its 2014 Women to Watch. Tazic was honored by the magazine today at its leadership workshop and awards ceremony in New York City.

The annual Women to Watch program recognizes 25 women for their exceptional work in risk management, benefits management, commercial insurance and related fields. Honorees are chosen by the publication's senior editors based on nominations submitted by readers. Recent professional achievements, influence on the marketplace and contributions to the advancement of women in business are included in the criteria.

Based in Chicago, Tazic currently oversees Sedgwick's largest business unit and is responsible for the performance and professional development of 30 members of the company's client services team. She has been with Sedgwick since 1991, previously serving as operations manager, program architect, workers' compensation practice lead and client consulting director.

Tazic is a regular presenter at industry conferences and frequent contributor to Sedgwick's Connection blog on topics including claims management, litigation management, managed care, workers' compensation, return to work, integrated disability management, quality, cost drivers and employee engagement. She also hosts Sedgwick's Find Your Voice podcast series.

"Kathy Tazic has more passion for Sedgwick and for serving clients than anyone I know," said David A. North, Sedgwick president and CEO. "She is fearless in developing innovative solutions to help our clients achieve their goals and is a key contributor to Sedgwick's continued growth, success and industry leadership."

More information about Women to Watch is available on the Business Insurance website.

About Sedgwick
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. is the leading global provider of technology-enabled claims and productivity management solutions. Sedgwick and its affiliated companies deliver cost-effective claims, productivity, managed care, risk consulting and other services to clients through the expertise of more than 12,000 colleagues in some 275 offices located in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. The company specializes in workers' compensation; disability, FMLA, and other employee absence; managed care; general, automobile, and professional liability; property loss adjusting; warranty and credit card claims services; fraud and investigation; structured settlements; Medicare compliance solutions; and forensic investigations. Sedgwick and its affiliates design and implement customized programs based on proven practices and advanced technology that exceed client expectations. Sedgwick's majority shareholder is KKR; Stone Point Capital LLC and other management investors are minority shareholders. For more, see www.sedgwick.com.

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