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NU Online News Service, Aug. 12, 11:30 a.m.EDT

Crawford & Company has confirmed that GCG has been retainedto assist Feinberg Rozen, LLP with Ken Feinberg's role as theadministrator of the Gulf Coast Claims Facility.

"GCG, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crawford & Company, hasbeen engaged by Ken Feinberg of Feinberg Rozen, LLP, as a vendor toassist in the creation and management of the independent gulf coastclaims facility," confirmed a spokesperson from Crawford, who saidall further questions should be referred to Mr. Feinberg'soffice.

Mr. Feinberg has been retained by President Obama to administerthe Fund. His selection received strong approval and support fromthe Obama Administration.

Crawford & Co., based in Atlanta, is an independent providerof claims management solutions to the risk management and insuranceindustry as well as self-insured entities, with more than 700locations in 63 countries.

According to its website, GCG -- formerly known as Garden CityGroup -- is a recognized leader in class-action, legal settlementadministration. GCG has past experience handling large, complexcases, including the $6.2 billion WorldCom Securities litigation.It also handled General Motors' bankruptcy efforts.

According to Mr. Feinberg's spokesperson, Worley CatastropheResponse Company will continue to work with his office to assistwith the administration of the Gulf Coast Claims Facility,including the staffing of 36 claim office facilities throughout theaffected Gulf region. ESIS continues to work with BP but will notbe directly involved with the GCCF once the transition to the newfacility has occurred..

The article was updated to clarify GCG's role in assistingwith the Gulf Coast Claims Facility

Eric Gilkey is editor-in-chief of Claims.