Crawford & Company reported a strong second quarter in 2021, with revenues up 14% and net income doubling compared to the same period last year. The company saw strength across its business segments, driven by rebounding claim volumes and the adoption of digital solutions.
Revenues before reimbursements increased by 14% to $267.5 million compared to Q2 2020.
Net income attributable to shareholders doubled to $11.8 million from $5.9 million in the same period last year.
Diluted earnings per share reached $0.22 for both CRD-A and CRD-B, compared to $0.11 in the prior year.
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was $29.0 million, or 10.8% of revenues before reimbursements, compared to $25.5 million, or 10.9% of revenues, in the 2020 second quarter.
The company anticipates potential headwinds from an uneven COVID-19 global recovery, but sees emerging green shoots for its U.S. TPA business amidst signs of an increasingly robust labor market. The post-pandemic insurance landscape is accelerating the adoption of digital client-centric solutions, bolstering the performance of the Platforms segment.