CRC Group, a leading independent wholesale specialty insurance distributor in North America, announced the acquisition of Risk Transfer Partners (RTP), a top casualty-focused wholesale brokerage business. This strategic acquisition enhances CRC's capabilities and market reach, particularly in the construction, energy, environmental, and manufacturing sectors.

CRC Group, a leading independent wholesale specialty insurance distributor in North America, is pleased to announce the hiring of Matt Zelenc as Senior Vice President within CRC Specialty's ExecPro and Healthcare Practice Groups. Zelenc will report to CRC's Chicago office while also spearheading the launch of the company's new Kansas City location. In this role, he will lead a diverse team specializing in management and professional lines of coverage, with a strong emphasis on healthcare services, private company management liability, cyber liability, and additional professional lines. His expertise in relationship management and creative risk solutions will further enhance CRC Group's commitment to delivering superior service to its partners nationwide.

CRC Group is excited to announce a strategic rebrand to unify its operations and reinforce its position as a pure-play, independent wholesale and underwriting industry leader. As part of this transition, the TIH brand will be sunsetting and replaced by CRC Group as the company's corporate brand.

CRC Group, a leading wholesale specialty insurance distributor in North America, welcomes Daniela Mills as National Property Practice Group Director. Mills will support the CRC Property team on a nationwide basis. She joins CRC from a global insurance brokerage firm and brings more than two decades of industry experience to the role, including more than 10 years of senior property leadership expertise.

CRC Group, a leading wholesale specialty insurance distributor in North America, announces the hiring of Andrew Grim as Senior Vice President, a key addition to the company’s growing National Construction Practice Group. Based in Dallas, Texas, Grim’s expertise and leadership will support the practice’s national reach and further solidify CRC’s commitment to delivering unparalleled results for its clients and partners.

CRC Group, a leading wholesale specialty insurance distributor in North America, welcomes Cristina Varner as Executive Vice President, Life Sciences and Healthcare Broker. With over 25 years of experience in risk management and a deep expertise in life sciences and healthcare, the addition of Varner will accelerate the growth of CRC’s Life Sciences and Healthcare vertical, driving innovation and delivering tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of these industries.

Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, a division of CRC Group, announces the launch of its new environmental unit, led by Mike Padula. Padula will spearhead the development of a comprehensive suite of environmental products, ensuring Starwind stays at the forefront of emerging trends and continues to excel in the marketplace.With his extensive expertise in environmental risks, Padula will focus on delivering profitable underwriting results while supporting Starwind’s growth and innovation.

CRC Group, one of North America's leading independent wholesale specialty insurance distributors, has acquired SLB Insurance Group, a well-established binding authority operation with offices in Florida and Louisiana.

Starwind Specialty is pleased to announce the launch of Starwind PVT, a new Political Violence and Terrorism (PVT) program. Chris Kirby leads the Starwind PVT program to build an MGA backed by A+ rated, domestic and international insurance and reinsurance paper. The program is focused on coverage for physical damage, business interruption and liability coverage for terrorism, strikes, riots and civil unrest, active assailants, and workplace violence as well as broader political violence perils for non-U.S. assets.

CRC Group, a leading wholesale specialty insurance distributor in North America, welcomes Abby Daugherty as office president to open and lead a new binding office in Phoenix, Arizona. This strategic expansion strengthens CRC Group's commitment to providing exceptional service and unmatched market access to retail insurance agents across the region.