Memphis, Tenn.-based Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc. said it has established the Sedgwick Institute, which it descibes as "an interdisciplinary community of thought leaders dedicated to elevating the dialogue around issues affecting the risk and benefits industry."
Sedgwick said it expects that members of the institute will draw on their backgrounds in business, government and academia to conduct and publish scholarly research; develop forums for information-sharing; forge partnerships with industry entities; shape legislation affecting industry stakeholders; and drive innovation in the risk, insurance and benefit industry segments.
Christopher Mandel, Sedgwick senior vice president of strategic solutions, will lead the Sedgwick Institute, the company said. Mandel has more than 25 years of experience in insurance and corporate risk management, including previous leadership roles at USAA, Liberty Mutual, Marsh, Verizon, American National Red Cross and PepsiCo.
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