The Garden City Group, Inc. Promotes David A. Isaac, Neil L. Zola and Karen B. Shaer.

MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Michael Sherin, chairman of The Garden City Group, Inc. (GCG), announces the promotions of three senior officers. David A. Isaac was promoted from president to chief executive officer; Neil L. Zola rose from chief operating officer and executive vice president to president and chief operating officer; and Karen B. Shaer was promoted from senior vice president, general counsel, and managing director of GCG's Business Reorganization unit to executive vice president and general counsel of GCG.

"I have been privileged to have worked with David, Neil and Karen during various times over these past 10 years, and I could not be happier to see their accomplishments and contributions to GCG recognized with these promotions," said Sherin. "They have been an unbelievable force for us all during our growth over the past five years."

Isaac has been instrumental in growing GCG to a firm that employs nearly 500 people in 10 offices across the country. "Among my proudest accomplishments at GCG is attracting and retaining a senior management team that allows us to provide unparalleled service to our clients," said Isaac. "I look forward to building upon our continued growth and success at GCG."

Zola's leadership and expertise has helped GCG attract new relationships, bringing the Company some of the largest settlements ever.

Sherin said, "Neil has been with us for over six years, and has made significant contributions to GCG's overall success. His extensive class action experience and operations knowledge continues to advance our company's growth and efficiency."

"With our recent expansion in Seattle, Washington, and the launch of our new facility in Dublin, Ohio, GCG continues to grow to better serve clients coast to coast," said Zola.

"I am very proud to be part of the GCG team," said Shaer. "GCG has an enormous network of talent and resources, and I look forward to building on this strong foundation."

The Garden City Group Inc., a subsidiary of Crawford & Company, administers class action settlements, designs legal notice programs, manages Chapter 11 administrations, and provides expert consultation services. Its web address is www.gardencitygroup.com.

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Crawford & Company (www.crawfordandcompany.com) is the world's largest independent provider of claims management solutions to insurance companies and self-insured entities, with a global network of more than 700 offices in 63 countries. Major service lines include workers' compensation claims administration and healthcare management services, property and casualty claims management, and risk management information services. The Company's shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbols CRDA and CRDB.