McLarens Canada Acquires Mercer Myers & Associates Insurance Adjusters

TORONTO, ON; December, 2010 – McLarens Canada, a full-service national claims management firm, announces today the acquisition of Mercer Myers & Associates Insurance Adjusters Ltd.”It is with pleasure that I announce the acquisition of Toronto-based Mercer Myers,” says Michael Holden, President and CEO of McLarens Canada. “We are very pleased to welcome Mercer Myers to the McLarens family,” says Holden who explains that Mercer Myers will continue to operate under the same brand name, as a division of McLarens Canada.Mercer Myers & Associates Insurance Adjusters Ltd. is a full service adjusting firm providing expertise in bodily injury investigation and negotiation, accident benefit claims management, residential and commercial property, as well as general liability claims handling.The Mercer Myers team consists of Principals, Paul Mercer and Craig Myers and 17 experienced adjusters and support staff. Both Paul and Craig will co-manage the new office and will continue to play an integral role in the day-to-day operation of the branch.Mercer Myers is the second recent acquisition for McLarens Canada, with the purchase of Upper Canada Adjusters finalized earlier in December. “The acquisition of firms that provide McLarens with the right combination of strategic geographical reach and outstanding technical expertise and commitment to client service will continue in 2011,” says Mike Holden. “McLarens Canada is committed to increasing our national presence while continuing to provide an exceptionally high level of service to our clients,” says Holden.Nationally, McLarens Canada has 47 locations, coast-to-coast, and is one of the largest claims handling, risk management and third party administration firms in Canada. Since 1976, McLarens has built a reputation for providing clients with quality-focused claims management solutions.Contact:Lisa FosterVice President, Marketing and CommunicationsMcLarens CanadaOffice:905 740 2164Toll free:1 800 668 6100lisa.foster@mclarens.ca