Press Release
XCHANGING SECURES SIGNIFICANT CONTRACT RENEWALS IN THE AMERICAS REGION
To provide workers' compensation claims processing and managed care services,
delivering increased efficiency and productivity to a number of customers
CHICAGO, 08 July, 2010 - Xchanging plc (LSE:XCH), one of the largest and fastest
growing business processors, has successfully secured contract renewals from a
number of its existing customers in the Americas region. These renewals include
the extension of a contract with an Illinois-based purchasing group of over 120
public schools for workers' compensation services; extension of medical claims
processing services contract with a generic drug manufacturer as well as a
contract renewal with one of the largest retailers of consumer computers,
electronics and appliances for claims processing services.
Xchanging provides workers' compensation claims processing and managed care
services to customers across the USA, UK and Australia. Its claims processing
services in the US also include other areas such as professional, auto, product,
general and consumer warranty liability claims. Xchanging's services are
focused on reducing costs of total loss, through an outcome-based outsourcing
approach.
Commenting on the renewals, David Andrews, CEO Xchanging said, "Since
establishing our regional presence in the Americas in 2009, we re-organized the
services we provide to our existing customers. This was done with the aim to
deliver better claims outcomes and higher quality with more consistent service.
These renewals reflect the success of our strategy for the US market. We are
delighted with the response we have received from our customers and look forward
to building these relationships further".
Steven Beard, President of Xchanging Americas added, "These renewals represent a
seal of approval for the innovation and results we have delivered for our
customers. We are very pleased with the trust our customers have placed in us
and committed to providing the highest levels of service and value".
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For further information, please contact:
Xchanging - Group PR
Meeta Thareja, Tel: +44 (0)20 7780 5374
meeta.thareja@xchanging.com
UK - Cardew Group Tel: +44 (0)20 7930 0777
Rupert Pittman / David Roach
xchanging@cardewgroup.com
Xchanging - Americas
Alana Rigal Tel: 1-212-209-3956
Alana.rigal@us.xchanging.com
About Xchanging
Xchanging is one of the largest and fastest growing business processors. With a
wide range of multinational customers in 42 countries and employing over 8,000
people, we are a truly global company. Our aim is simply to provide business
processing services better, cheaper and faster.
Xchanging provides procurement, accounting, human resources and technology
services across industries. These include banking, insurance, manufacturing,
retail and real estate among others. We combine functional expertise with deep
industry domain knowledge to provide industry-specific outcomes for our
customers.
Listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2007, the company is in the FTSE250, the
index of mid-capitalized companies traded on the London Stock Exchange.
Xchanging is also a member of the FTSE4Good index which measures the performance
of companies that meet globally recognized corporate responsibility standards.
www.xchanging.com
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