Sedgwick has announced the appointment of several key executives to support its ongoing international growth strategy. The appointments will drive the growth of the company’s international business, said Ian V. Muress, Sedgwick CEO of international operations.

Paul White, who most recently served as COO for Sedgwick in the UK, has been named deputy CEO. In this position, White will support Stewart Steel, Sedwick CEO in the UK, while playing a larger role in managing and developing the company’s UK business.

“Paul is a great asset to our operations and all the business we do in the UK,” Steel said.

Jessica Reimers has joined the company as COO for Europe. Reimers has more than 25 years of industry experience, and has led the development and implementation of international projects focused on digitalization, organizational culture and innovation.

Stephen Raper has been appointed finance director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. In this role, he will be responsible for creating a culture of profitable growth for Sedgwick’s international business. Prior to joining Sedgwick, he held similar roles at other global loss-adjusting companies and for an international engineering consultancy.

“I offer my congratulations to Paul on his new role and am pleased to welcome Jessica and Stephen to Sedgwick’s outstanding international leadership team,” Muress said. “Together, we will continue to develop our global business and build strong relationships with existing and future clients. Sedgwick is well-positioned for sustained growth, and I am excited for our future.”