City of Houston, a Cambridge Integrated Services Client, Scores Top Marks in State of Texas Audit for Workers' Compensation Claims

Business Wire, Sept 17, 2007

HOUSTON -- Cambridge Integrated Services, the leader in innovative claims and risk management services, is pleased to announce that its client, The City of Houston, Texas, received a Tier One ranking for its management of workers' compensation claims, under the state's new Performance Based Oversight Audit, mandated by Texas's recent workers' compensation reform. Data will be posted on September 14 on the state's website, at www.TDI.state.tx.us.

"We are especially proud of our 100% rating for the delivery of indemnity benefits. I know our employees appreciate this," said Ramiro Cano, Asst. Director of HR, City of Houston. "We have worked extensively with Cambridge for the last four years to manage claims effectively, to help get workers back on the job quickly and safely, and to prevent accidents. This acknowledgment by the state's audit of our success is very gratifying." The City also scored 97.2% for timely payment of medical bills, based on a review of more than 27,000 bills.

"We are proud to be partnering with the City of Houston and applaud its dedication to its workers' compensation program," stated Wesley O'Brien, President, Cambridge Integrated Services. "The City has strived to become a leader in workers' compensation reform and delivery of benefits not only within the ranks of public entities but in the industry and the Tier One ranking is proof of that commitment."

About Cambridge Integrated Services

Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, Cambridge Integrated Services, a subsidiary of Cambridge Solutions Ltd., is one of the leading independently owned property and casualty claims and risk management services providers. Cambridge serves Fortune 500 self-insured employers, insurance carriers and public entities in the U.S., Europe, and Australia. Claims services span workers' compensation; general, auto, professional and product liability; property, and assumed/ceded reinsurance. Cambridge also offers a wide array of specialty risk management services including outcomes management and audit consulting, managed care, special investigations, structured settlements, and subrogation/recovery services. For more information, visit: www.cambridgeworldwide.com