RALEIGH, N.C., July 7, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- MJM Inc., the global leader in insurance fraud mitigation and claims services, today announced its continued international expansion in a strategic merger with Northwood & Associates, a leader in the Canadian insurance investigation market.
Northwood & Associates will now be known as Northwood/MJM, with Mark Northwood remaining as Managing Director of this new partnership.
"Our relationship with MJM provides exciting opportunities to significantly enhance our business models and facilitate our growth nationally to meet the increasing needs of our clients," said Mark Northwood. "We look forward to continuing our successful expansion through Canada and broadening our services globally."
MJM's industry leadership over the past 17 years contributed to Northwood's decision to enter into this merger. MJM's technology solutions such as CaseTrak, a web-based case management system, secured MJM's position as the leader in pioneering new and innovative fraud-fighting strategies to meet the changing needs of the insurance industry. With CaseTrak, Northwood/MJM will efficiently integrate MJM's worldwide resources, streamline workflows, and provide clients with the most comprehensive fraud-fighting technology and customer service system available.
MJM and Northwood/MJM will also offer clients access to unparalleled industry knowledge, expert consulting and customized business models, all backed by extensive global investigative resources and logistics experience.
"Our valuable partnership with Northwood/MJM combines the foundation of local leadership with our vast resources and technology to offer global coverage," said Michael J. Malone, Chairman and CEO of MJM. "The value -- and values -- that both organizations bring to this new agreement is the best of all worlds and a benefit to the Canadian insurance industry. Together, we will be able to offer insurance providers the global reach and expertise that modern fraud-fighting demands."
About MJM
MJM Inc. is the global leader in insurance investigation and claims services. MJM accepts referrals in all fifty states and on every continent. With a comprehensive array of services to offer, for client ease they are gathered into seven major Service Groups: surveillance, claims investigations, special investigations unit, fire investigations, database services, independent adjusting, and special services (consulting, training, compliance, corporate services and technology solutions). To complement its service groups, MJM offers flexible business models including strategic partnerships, vendor management and outsourcing variations. Major service centers are located in North Carolina, California, Australia and Canada. For more information please visit www.mjminc.com
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About Northwood & Associates
Founded in 1988, Northwood & Associates, Inc. is one of the leading investigative companies in Canada, providing a comprehensive portfolio of services nationally and abroad. Northwood's clients include government agencies, national and international corporations, financial institutions, insurance companies and law firms. Northwood has a vast international network of investigation specialists that provide prompt, efficient and in-depth attention to your needs, supported by state-of-the-art surveillance technology. For more information please visit www.northwood-pi.com