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Building Against the Blaze: Common Residential Construction Standards in Wildfire Zones Post Image

Building Against the Blaze: Common Residential Construction Standards in Wildfire Zones

September 19, 2025

Wildfires are no longer rare events—they’re a recurring threat in many regions across the U.S., particularly in the West. In 2024, more than 2.6 million U.S. homes across 14 states were considered at moderate to very high risk of wildfire damage. Many will remember that in January 2025, wildfires fueled by Santa Ana winds devastated thousands of homes in Los Angeles. The total damage is still being calculated, but a preliminary estimate puts total economic losses north of $250 billion. Together, the Los Angeles fires are forecast to be one of US history’s most expensive natural disasters. These fires brought more scrutiny to wildfire exposure, spotlighting the danger to more populated areas.

Digital Signatures, E-Signatures, + the Evolving Risk Landscape in Banking Post Image

Digital Signatures, E-Signatures, + the Evolving Risk Landscape in Banking

September 19, 2025

Banking depends on the foundational principle of Know Your Customer (KYC): a regulatory requirement obligating financial institutions to verify the identities of all depositors and borrowers. Historically, after identities were confirmed, banks and credit unions relied on wet-ink signature cards authorizing transactions; however, inadequate verification protocols have led to significant losses, including fraudulent loans, forgeries, wire transfer fraud, money laundering, and regulatory fines.

Rising Verdicts, Rising Rates: How the Excess Casualty Market Is Shifting Post Image

Rising Verdicts, Rising Rates: How the Excess Casualty Market Is Shifting

September 19, 2025

The excess casualty market is facing mounting pressure as nuclear verdicts and outsized auto losses continue to rise. Insurers are demanding higher attachment points and adding new exclusions, creating significant challenges for businesses seeking coverage. With rates climbing and capacity tightening, understanding market dynamics and exploring alternative structures is more important than ever.

Tariff Impacts on Property Insurance: Understanding the Ripple Effect Post Image

Tariff Impacts on Property Insurance: Understanding the Ripple Effect

September 19, 2025

As global trade tensions fluctuate and new tariffs are imposed or adjusted, their effects extend far beyond international economics. They could also have a direct and growing influence on the property insurance marketplace. From strained supply chains to rising replacement costs, tariffs could reshape how insurers and insureds evaluate risk and price protection.

Why DEI Rollbacks Are Raising New EPL Concerns Post Image

Why DEI Rollbacks Are Raising New EPL Concerns

August 20, 2025

As DEI programs come under legal and political fire, a new wave of Employment Practices Liability (EPL) risks is emerging. Could pulling back—or doubling down—on DEI initiatives expose your clients to litigation? Discover what agents need to know and how to help clients stay compliant, competitive, and protected.

Domestic Terrorism & Liability: Why GL Coverage May No Longer Be Enough Post Image

Domestic Terrorism & Liability: Why GL Coverage May No Longer Be Enough

August 20, 2025

Can your General Liability policy truly protect your clients in today’s volatile environment? As domestic terrorism threats rise and A&B exclusions grow, insureds face increasing exposure to nuclear verdicts. Learn why private market terrorism policies offer the clarity and certainty your clients need in an era of evolving risk.

10 Things You Need to Know About the Cannabis Insurance Marketplace Post Image

10 Things You Need to Know About the Cannabis Insurance Marketplace

August 20, 2025

Are your cannabis clients missing key coverage—or leaving money on the table? With shifting regulations, emerging risks, and evolving coverage options, staying ahead is more important than ever. Discover the 10 essential insights brokers need to navigate the cannabis insurance marketplace with confidence.

Insurance Solutions for Real Estate Funds + Developers Post Image

Insurance Solutions for Real Estate Funds + Developers

July 17, 2025

Despite economic uncertainty, real estate is booming—but are your insurance solutions keeping pace? Traditional policies leave critical gaps as investors and developers embrace vertical integration and investment complexity grows. Discover how a combined insurance approach can bridge coverage gaps and protect against emerging risks in our latest article.

Navigating a Tough Road: Primary Insurance Trends in the Transportation Industry Post Image

Navigating a Tough Road: Primary Insurance Trends in the Transportation Industry

July 17, 2025

What’s fueling rising insurance costs in the trucking world? From nuclear verdicts to skyrocketing repair costs and driver shortages, today's challenges demand more innovative solutions. This article explores how market dynamics are impacting primary trucking insurance and how brokers can help clients navigate the turbulence.

Rethinking Terrorism Coverage: Why TRIPRA Falls Short Post Image

Rethinking Terrorism Coverage: Why TRIPRA Falls Short

July 17, 2025

Are your clients covered adequately for today’s domestic terrorism risks? With terrorism threats evolving and domestic events on the rise, is the current insurance safety net enough? Discover why TRIPRA may no longer provide the protection your clients need — and how the private market offers stronger, more flexible alternatives.

Cyber REDY® Index Q2 2025 Post Image

Cyber REDY® Index Q2 2025

July 17, 2025

The REDY Index leverages CRC Group’s collection of actionable data – the wholesale industry’s largest. It provides critical pricing analysis monthly, giving you a snapshot of the marketplace. The REDY Index generates instant intelligence on pricing trends by industry or coverage, enabling our retail partners to set accurate data-driven expectations with their clients. Removing the guesswork empowers CRC team members to negotiate competitively, consistently producing better outcomes, better deliverables, and better results.

Errors + Omissions REDY® Index Q2 2025 Post Image

Errors + Omissions REDY® Index Q2 2025

July 17, 2025

The REDY Index leverages CRC Group’s collection of actionable data – the wholesale industry’s largest. It provides critical pricing analysis monthly, giving you a snapshot of the marketplace. The REDY Index generates instant intelligence on pricing trends by industry or coverage, enabling our retail partners to set accurate data-driven expectations with their clients. Removing the guesswork empowers CRC team members to negotiate competitively, consistently producing better outcomes, better deliverables, and better results.

EPL REDY® Index Q2 2025 Post Image

EPL REDY® Index Q2 2025

July 17, 2025

The REDY Index leverages CRC Group’s collection of actionable data – the wholesale industry’s largest. It provides critical pricing analysis monthly, giving you a snapshot of the marketplace. The REDY Index generates instant intelligence on pricing trends by industry or coverage, enabling our retail partners to set accurate data-driven expectations with their clients. Removing the guesswork empowers CRC team members to negotiate competitively, consistently producing better outcomes, better deliverables, and better results.

Excess + Umbrella REDY® Index Q2 2025 Post Image

Excess + Umbrella REDY® Index Q2 2025

July 17, 2025

The REDY Index leverages CRC Group’s collection of actionable data – the wholesale industry’s largest. It provides critical pricing analysis monthly, giving you a snapshot of the marketplace. The REDY Index generates instant intelligence on pricing trends by industry or coverage, enabling our retail partners to set accurate data-driven expectations with their clients. Removing the guesswork empowers CRC team members to negotiate competitively, consistently producing better outcomes, better deliverables, and better results.

Private D+O REDY® Index Q2 2025 Post Image

Private D+O REDY® Index Q2 2025

July 17, 2025

The REDY Index leverages CRC Group’s collection of actionable data – the wholesale industry’s largest. It provides critical pricing analysis monthly, giving you a snapshot of the marketplace. The REDY Index generates instant intelligence on pricing trends by industry or coverage, enabling our retail partners to set accurate data-driven expectations with their clients. Removing the guesswork empowers CRC team members to negotiate competitively, consistently producing better outcomes, better deliverables, and better results.

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