News Release

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SCM Acquires UK-Based Axis

2010/03/22

SCM Expands International Presence with Acquisition of a UK-Based Specialty Adjusting Firm

Canada's largest insurance services provider, SCM Insurance Services, announced today the acquisition of AXIS Adjusters Europe Ltd (Axis), a specialty adjusting firm in the United Kingdom. AXIS will be the London-based European division of ClaimsPro, SCM's claims management and adjusting business division. The move also partnered SCM with AXIS International's operating branches across the globe. The acquisition of this London-based firm will serve as a springboard for SCM's strategic plan for long-term growth and expansion into the United Kingdom and International markets.



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