Crawford announced the appointment of Janis Hagenbucher as managing director, Crawford Forensic Accounting Services, US, reporting to Paul Kottler, president, Crawford Global Technical Services. In this new role, Ms. Hagenbucher will support the overall development and growth of the division, focusing on technology and innovation that will simplify the management of large and complex claims. Prior to her role with Crawford, she was senior vice president at Lowers Forensics International and Lowers Risk Group. She was also a senior partner at Matson Driscoll and Damico and held leadership roles at LBC International LLP, CNH Associations LLP, Hagenbucher & Associates PC, Kriegstein, Kim, Wright & Hagenbucher and Wright & Hagenbucher.