Placing You First Insurance Podcast by CRC Group

Imagine the financial and logistical nightmare of discovering that a single contaminated ingredient has infiltrated multiple food products across your supply chain. That's exactly what we're examining with John O'Malley and Chris Martin from CRC Group's Minneapolis office. This episode unravels the complex web of costs and liabilities that ensue from food recalls, using real-wo...

Unravel the complexities of the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) with cyber and professional lines broker Josh White from CRC Group’s ExecPro practice group. Discover the essential components of this new legislation, understand its alignment with similar laws, and learn about the unique aspects that set Texas apart. Josh breaks down the immediate compliance requirements for businesses,...

The sharing economy is booming, and its growth isn’t expected to slow down any time soon. Listen in as SVP & Casualty Broker Andrea Ward and Apollo ibott President Chris Moore discuss where they’re seeing growth, some of the more widespread obstacles the sector faces, and what insureds can expect to encounter in the marketplace when putting their insurance programs together. They also dive int...

Gain valuable insight into the ever-changing E&S property market with CRC Group's property brokers, David Christopher and Jonas Williams . This episode peels back the layers of market trends as the calendar flips from 2023 to 2024, highlighting the significant role of quota share and layered business in navigating complex accounts. Get ready to grasp the importance of precise property val...

Learn how to traverse the evolving cosmetics industry regulatory landscape with CRC Group Casualty Brokers John O'Malley and Chris Martin . They discuss the changes brought into effect by the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act as well as its ripple effects across the industry. From increased reporting and FDA registration to the increased risk of product recalls, this episode is a spec...

Listen in as Lee McClure a Senior Healthcare Broker with Team CRC in Birmingham, Truitt Taylor , a Broker with CRC Group’s Jackson, MS office, and Rebecca Adelman , founder of Adelman Claims Management, discuss the terrain of the senior living insurance marketplace. Our guests discuss evolving litigation trends, from staffing quandaries to medication missteps, and lay out the blueprint for proacti...

Are you ready to navigate the security guard insurance market? Prepare to arm yourself with the essential knowledge shared by industry specialists Vince Polese and Greg Zschiesche . In our latest episode, we tackle the shrinking pool of insurers, dissect the nuances of liability concerns that have come to the forefront with cases like the Surfside Condo collapse, and analyze the diverse risks asso...

In this episode we attempt to unravel the complexities of Habitational property insurance with Daniel Ball, a Property Broker with CRC's Boca Raton, FL office and David Pagomian , President of CRC's Red Bank, NJ office. Join us as we traverse the labyrinth of skyrocketing property valuations and the resultant seismic shifts in coverage layers. The stakes have never been higher in 2023, w...

As the world of remote work continues to explode, so does the need for robust cybersecurity solutions. In our latest episode, we're joined by Chris Zepeda, an Associate Broker with CRC Group’s Boca Raton, FL office, and Alexandra Kish, an Associate Broker with our Dallas, TX office. They are going to enlighten us on the often misunderstood, yet increasingly critical, world of end point detect...

Today we’re jumping into the deep end with Ben Tschepikow , a Broker with Argenia, a CRC Group Company located in Little Rock, AR as well as Emma Grimshaw, an Underwriting Manager with Liberty Specialty Markets in London. They're going to discuss navigating today's flood insurance market. Visit REDYIndex.com for critical pricing analysis and a snapshot of the marketplace. Do you want to...

The holidays will be here before we know it and with the holidays come parties, and social gatherings with colleagues, friends, and family. Alcohol also tends to flow a little more freely than at other times of the year, making it a perfect time for us to explore the world of liquor liability insurance. Today we're in the studio with CRC Sumter Office President Renee Middleton , Sallie Howert...

July 1st property renewals saw high prices and capacity cuts, but in the middle the toughest property market in recent history, the stock throughput market offered some relief.   Today, Amanda and Scott are joined by Ted Clayton , a Senior Property Broker & Office President of CRC Group’s Santa Ana, California office,  and Farrah Schubmehl , Senior Property Broker & Office President of CRC...

PFAS have been referred to by some as the next asbestos when it comes to their potential health impacts and claims potential.  Today, Amanda and Scott are joined by Jim Hamilton , Senior Broker and CRC Group’s Environmental Practice Group Leader, as well as  Sean McLaughlin , Inside Broker, with our Philadelphia office.   Both specialize in Environmental coverage, and they’re going to walk us thro...

Significant changes are coming to the farming industry. The FDA’s recent traceability rule changes increase the product recall risk for food producers.  Today, Scott and Amanda are joined by Jon O’Malley an Associate Broker with CRC Group's Minneapolis office where he specializes in Product Recall exposures, as well as Chris Martin , also a Casualty Broker with our Minneapolis office speciali...

We're delving into the challenges and opportunities when it comes to insuring public works construction in the U.S. in light of the pressing need for nationwide infrastructure upgrades. Amanda and Scott are joined by Jeff Dunn and Ryan Nadler , Casualty Brokers with CRC Group’s Norcross, Georgia office as well as Josh Levy , Casualty Broker with our Redondo Beach, California office. Visit RED...

Pixels and Biometrics are a hot topic. They’ve been referred to by some as the next asbestos when it comes to their potential health impacts and claims potential.   Today, Scott and Amanda are joined by Mike Edmonds , an Assistant Vice President with CRC Group’s Seattle office where he specializes in Cyber & Technology, E&O, Healthcare, and Management Liability as part of the Seattle ExecP...

The cannabis industry continues to grow rapidly. It’s expected to be worth $134.4 billion by 2030. With that kind of growth, it’s clear the industry is shedding its taboo status in some areas, but many insurance carriers are still hesitant to consider cannabis coverage, and the majority of insurance business finds a home in the E&S marketplace. In this episode, Scott and Amanda are joined by m...

Telemedicine is here to stay and it’s impacting the insurance needs of healthcare providers.  In this episode, Amanda and Scott are joined by Josh Anderson and Conner Madey - Brokers with CRC Group’s Chicago Office where they specialize in Healthcare Liability, as well as Scott Scheiblin , a Broker with CRC Group’s Denver office. The topic: How telemedicine is changing the insurance landscape for...

All it takes is one bad batch of inventory to cause a foodborne illness outbreak in a restaurant, which can be a costly risk for owners. The fallout can include lost inventory, a drop in sales, and long-term reputational damage. Unfortunately, many restaurants don’t carry foodborne illness insurance, which can cover the financial and reputational fallout of an outbreak. Today, Scott and Amanda are...

The trucking industry faced several challenges in 2022, but rate growth for primary auto insurance flattened for the first time in years. Today, Amanda and Scott are joined by Chris Slezak , Director of CRC Group’s Central Transportation Region, Julie Sirois , Director of CRC Group’s Northeast Transportation Region, and Alek Turko , Managing Underwriter and Office President with 5Star Specialty Pr...

Cybercriminals have turned the internet into a virtual battlefield, but insurers are increasingly worried about the growing risks that actual war and state-sponsored attacks pose to the market. Many insurers are adding new cyber war and terrorism exclusions to their cyber policies that further complicate an already complex marketplace. Amanda and Scott are joined by Lori Wheeler , a Broker with CR...

These days utilizing only a Virtual Private Network may not be enough to qualify for a cyber insurance policy. Insurers want companies to have not only a VPN but also Multi-Factor Authentication in place for remote network access. Unfortunately, many clients don’t understand the need to use both together. Many assume a VPN is enough to protect against cyberattacks, but that could turn out to be a...

The pandemic exacerbated healthcare staffing shortages, pushing many organizations to rely on staffing agencies for help. However, this can increase the risk of claims. Because claim severity continues to be an issue, many markets have narrowed their appetite or chosen to exit the sector entirely, creating a harder insurance landscape for healthcare staffing. We're going to talk about all thi...

From electronic logging devices (ELDs) to logistics and maintenance software, trucking companies are utilizing innovative technologies to improve efficiency and connectivity. Unfortunately, this often leads to increased cyber risk. In this episode we talk with two of CRC Group’s brokers - Chris Hunter , a Broker specializing in Transportation with CRC Group’s Houston, Texas office, and McCulle Wri...

Behavioral healthcare providers can help mitigate growing violence rates by adequately assessing the risk of violence a patient presents toward others. The right behavioral healthcare assessments can help protect people from harm and prevent professional liability claims.  In this episode, we’re joined by Sue Cohen , the Executive Vice President of Negley Associates, a CRC Group company focusing o...