Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc. agreed to acquireT&H Global Holdings LLC and its subsidiaries, includingVeriClaim Inc., VRS VeriClaim U.K. Ltd., Unified Investigations& Sciences Inc., Cramer, Johnson, Wiggins & Assocs. Inc.and Ellis May.

T&H subsidiaries provide specialized claim services,including property loss adjusting, field investigation, third-partyclaims management and fire and forensics investigations servicesthat notably compliment Sedgwick's existing capabilities.Furthermore, the acquisition will allow Sedgwick to expand itsglobal footprint, as T&H locations span all 50 U.S. states andthe U.K.

The acquisition also includes membership in the global vrsAdjusters' organization that provides services in nearly 150countries and territories on six continents.

“This is an exciting next step for Sedgwick as we continueto drive innovative solutions for employers and the industry,” saidDavid A. North, Sedgwick's president and CEO. “Combining the vastcapabilities of the T&H and VeriClaim companies with ouralready robust service offerings will allow us to better serve theincreasingly complex needs of our clients. With an array ofproperty adjusting services, specialized desk-top offerings andforensic investigations, we can now respond in a more comprehensivemanner during the times our clients need us the most.”

Solidifying its status as a leading provider of specializedclaims and productivity management solutions, the acquisitionexpands the company's international footprint, allowing the companyto better serve clients who operate globally.

“We are excited to join the Sedgwick organization,” said MichaelArbour, president and CEO of T&H Global Holdings LLC. “Ourcultures and specialized claims expertise are truly complementary.With our combined business, we will be able to provide even bettersolutions for the multifaceted claims needs of our clients.”

The transaction is expected to close in the next 60 days.