Crawford & Company has appointed Carl Tatman as client account director, Crawford UK, focusing on the public sector and housing associations.

In this role, Tatman will be responsible for managing relationships with local authorities, housing associations, charities and educational establishments across the UK and exploring opportunities to expand the company's portfolio.

Tatman brings almost 35 years of experience in the claims arena to the role, including 20 years working with and supporting the public services sector, initially as a claims relationship manager and most recently as head of claims relationship management for Zurich Municipal. Tatman began his adjusting career at Thomas Howell in 1990.

Reporting to Francine Lagna-Fietta, head of corporate proposition, corporate client practice, UK, Tatman takes up his new role with immediate effect.

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