CRC Group, a nationwide wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products, announced a new partnership today between 5Star Specialty Programs (5Star), a CRC Group Company, and Pan-American Benefit Solutions (PABS), a division of Pan-American Life Insurance Group. This partnership will focus on offering Workers Compensation coverage for the trucking industry and is the product of a strategic initiative by PABS to expand its capacity to write Trucking Occupational Accident coverage.

“We are extremely excited to partner with PABS to expand our offering and provide even more value to our clients,” said Alek Turko, Office President, 5Star Specialty Programs. “The trucking occupational accident market is very challenging and having partners like PABS gives us another tool for us to continue to be competitive.”

This new partnership is designed to address the needs of clerical WC class codes as well as W2 fleet risks, strengthening PABS’s position as a leading provider of Accident & Health solutions for the transportation industry. As one of PABS’s key distribution partners, 5Star will be among a select group of providers with access to the Workers Compensation program. Interested agents may contact Rod Watson of 5Star Specialty Programs, at 321.421.6739, or by email at Rod.Watson@5starSP.com to request a quote or learn more about the solutions 5Star offers.