Meyers Resigns as Crawford & Company Director

Crawford & Company announced that Archie Meyers Jr., who is retiring as chairman of the company’s Board as of October 28, 2002, has additionally resigned as a member of Crawford’s Board of Directors.

In a letter to the Board, Mr. Meyers stated: “When I announced earlier this year that I intended to retire as Chairman it was my intention to stay on the Board until the next Board election in April 2003. However, if I resign from the Board concurrent with my retirement as Chairman, the company can immediately add a much needed financial expert on the Board without incurring the expense of an additional director.”

Grover L. Davis, Crawford chairman and CEO commented, “The Board of Directors, officers and employees of Crawford & Company are extremely grateful to Archie for the 43 years of service to the Company, which included his returning twice from retirement to resume key management roles.”