2013-02-13 13:11:02 -

CRAWFORD & COMPANY 1001 SUMMIT BOULEVARD ATLANTA, GEORGIA  30319-(404) 300-1000


                                                      Date:  February 13, 2013  
                                                        From:  Jeffrey T. Bowman
                                                     Chief Executive Officer

ATLANTA - On February 5, 2013, at its regular quarterly meeting, the Board of
Directors of Crawford & Company declared quarterly dividends of $0.04 per share
on the Class A Common Stock and $0.03 per share on the Class B Common Stock,
payable on March 22, 2013, to shareholders of record as of the close of business
on March 5, 2013.  The Company's two classes of stock are substantially
identical, except with respect to voting rights and the Company's ability to pay
greater cash dividends on the Class A Common Stock than on the Class B Common
Stock, subject to certain limitations.  In addition, with respect to mergers or
similar transactions, holders of Class A Common Stock must receive the same type
and amount of consideration as holders of Class B Common Stock, unless approved
by the holders of 75% of the Class A Common Stock, voting as a class.


About Crawford
Based in Atlanta, Ga., Crawford & Company (www.crawfordandcompany.com) is the
world's largest independent provider of claims management solutions to the risk
management and insurance industry as well as self-insured entities, with an
expansive global network serving clients in more than 70 countries. The Crawford
System of Claims Solutions(SM) offers comprehensive, integrated claims services,
business process outsourcing and consulting services for major product lines
including property and casualty claims management, workers compensation claims
and medical management, and legal settlement administration. The Company's
shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbols CRDA and CRDB.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS PRESS RELEASE, PLEASE CALL BRUCE SWAIN AT
(404) 300-1051.

                                     # # #



This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of 
Thomson Reuters clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that: 
(i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and 
    other applicable laws; and 
(ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and 
     originality of the information contained therein. 
    
Source: Crawford & Company via Thomson Reuters ONE
[HUG#1677205]