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02 July 2011
Memphis
Reporter Steven Lafferty

Sedgwick CMS completes acquisition

Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. has completed its purchase of Nationwide Better Health's Productivity Solutions division.

Sedgwick CMS' strategic acquisition of the Productivity Solutions business from Nationwide Better Health, a subsidiary of Nationwide, further solidifies its status as a national leader in absence and productivity management services. The transaction also expands Sedgwick CMS' established presence in the state of Ohio.

As of July 1st, Sedgwick CMS is pleased to welcome the employees of Nationwide Better Health's Productivity Solutions to its team of more than 9,400 talented professionals.

"The addition of Nationwide Better Health's Productivity Solutions to Sedgwick CMS strengthens our position as a market leader in the delivery of disability and absence management services," said David A. North, Sedgwick CMS president and CEO. "Today's closing has been months in the making, and we are excited to welcome the employees of Nationwide Better Health's Productivity Solutions as our new colleagues. They bring to our organization unique expertise in absence management that will help our clients minimize losses and improve productivity."

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