Claims specialist, Sedgwick appoints new COO

Leading US claims and risk management specialists, Sedgwick has announced the appointment of Steven Penman as its new chief operating officer.

Penman has been with the company since 1978 and has served in a number of leadership roles. Addressing his new appointment, Sedgwick’s chairman and CEO, David North said: Thanks to Steve Penman’s thirty-plus years of service with Sedgwick and his wealth of industry knowledge and experience, he understands our business—and that of our clients—inside and out. Steve is the ideal person to help lead our company to the next stage of our continued growth and development.”