Crawford & Company has acquired the assets of BCK, Inc., d/b/a ClaimStar.net, which specializes in producing distance learning and providing learning management systems (LMS) hosting services. ClaimStar.net has provided the property/casualty industry with online training and technical references through their relationship with the Property Loss Research Bureau (PLRB). Crawford and PLRB have reached agreement on the acquisition and ClaimStar.net has been rebranded Crawford Online.

"ClaimStar.net has had a long relationship with PLRB, and we are pleased that both Crawford clients and PLRB members will continue to benefit from such innovative learning tools," says Bill Beach, senior vice president of training and development for Crawford.

Crawford Online will be offered as a standalone Internet learning solution, as well as a blended learning solution, incorporating classroom and online learning. It also makes available both programs and LMS hosting services, as well as online continuing education units for the industry. "We intend to augment our training position with

Crawford Online and offer this educational service in North America and to our global clients," says Tom Crawford, president and CEO of Crawford & Company.

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