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Alacrity Solutions Acquires Fourseventy Claim Management

Alacrity Solutions Group, LLC ("Alacrity Solutions"), a perceived innovator in providing insurance claims management services in North America, today reported the securing of Fourseventy Claim Management ("Fourseventy Claims"). Monetary terms of the exchange were not uncovered.

Established in 2011, Fourseventy Claims set up itself as a claims management pioneer with a sharp spotlight on advancement and innovation enablement. With a cross country organization of field and work area agents talented in providing services across the private and business property, setback and risk markets. Fourseventy Claims likewise offers a full-administration Third-Party Administration Program, providing start to finish claims dealing with solutions to a significant number of the main insurance carriers in North America.

“Fourseventy Claims has established a solid reputation in delivering exceptional service to their clients. Their leadership team possesses years of industry experience, which serves as a key driver in the strong and long-lasting relationships they have been able to develop and continue to grow over the years. We are really excited to partner with Matt Fatheree, Rob Beller and the Fourseventy Claims team,” said Jim Pearl, CEO of Alacrity Solutions. “This acquisition further positions Alacrity Solutions as one of the leading claims management providers and expands our scale and expertise in North America.”

Matt Fatheree, founder and CEO of Fourseventy, stated, “We are excited to become a part of the Alacrity Solutions enterprise. Their full-service offerings, commitment to superior service and strong reputation across the industry are just a few of the traits that align strongly with Fourseventy Claims. Additionally, we share a common approach to our principles and how we conduct business in placing a priority on people, partnership and an overall passion for this business. We look forward to continuing our track record of success and growth as part of the Alacrity Solutions enterprise moving forward.”

The exchange with Fourseventy Claims is Alacrity's 10th procurement since 2015. Alacrity has an engaged methodology of cooperating with and obtaining remarkable new stage and vital extra organizations to more readily serve the insurance claims industry as a solitary source specialist co-op.

About Alacrity Solutions
Alacrity Solutions, based in Fishers, Indiana, is one of the largest independent providers of insurance claims management services in North America. Alacrity provides property, auto, casualty claims adjustment services, and staffing solutions, as well as a nationwide managed repair network to national and regional insurance companies, MGAs, TPAs, self-insured corporations, and clients in the federal/state government sector. Kohlberg & Company acquired a majority stake in Alacrity in 2019.

About Fourseventy Claims
Fourseventy Claim Management is an independent insurance adjusting firm that provides services in all fifty states with over eight hundred adjusters, servicing losses in the residential and commercial property markets. While exhibiting core values of innovation and versatility, Fourseventy passionately explores what the future might entail for the insurance claims industry. Fourseventy takes great strides in working with insurtech companies to build a more efficient and consumer-friendly experience for its clients. Managed by an executive team with over 200 years of industry experience, Fourseventy collaborates with its customers to take the best approach surrounding what is possible for process and outcome improvement.

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