Placing You First Insurance Podcast by CRC Group

Placing You First Insurance Podcast by CRC Group

The Placing You First Podcast spans a diverse spectrum of insurance industry issues to keep you and your clients informed.

Episodes

June 5, 2025 13 mins

Every business with a social media account now faces media liability exposures that were once limited to publishers and broadcasters. This reality stands at the core of our fascinating conversation with Mario Romero, a professional lines broker specializing in media and entertainment coverage with CRC Group in Los Angeles.

The digital transformation has democratized content creation while simultaneously introducing complex liability...

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The healthcare insurance landscape is rapidly evolving beyond traditional pain points, creating new challenges for retail agents seeking coverage for specialized risks. From ketamine clinics to advanced med spas, these emerging sectors require specialist navigation to secure appropriate protection. Healthcare has always presented unique insurance complexities, but today's market features several particularly difficult placemen...

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Technology is reshaping insurance placement, but the most powerful solutions don't just automate—they amplify human expertise. This fascinating conversation with Team CRC's ExecPro Broker Brian Benda and Director of Digital Distribution Erin Dyer reveals how CRC’s Quick Quotes platform delivers exactly that balance.

Quick Quotes began as an internal tool refined over five years before being extended to retail par...

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Learn more about navigating cyber threats and insurance with insights from Hunter Maskell, a Director with the CRC / INSUREtrust Cyber Practice Group and Professional Lines Broker Chris Zepeda. Ransomware attacks are making a sophisticated resurgence, matching the concerning levels of 2020 and 2021. Despite strides in incident response, the financial strain from business interruptions and legal battles lingers. While current market...

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January 21, 2025 19 mins

Could "forever chemicals" like PFAS be the new asbestos for the insurance industry? Join us on the Placing You First podcast as we unpack this pressing issue with CRC Environmental Broker Sean McLaughlin. We explore how these persistent chemicals infiltrate our everyday lives, from kitchen cookware to essential firefighting gear, raising alarming health concerns. Listen as we navigate the complexities of managing PFAS ris...

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Learn more about safeguarding your business against one of the most insidious threats today—social engineering fraud. Join us as we sit down with specialists, Lori Wheeler and Jackie Leslie from CRC's ExecPro Practice Group, who share their invaluable insights into the growing prevalence and sophistication of these cyber threats. Gain a thorough understanding of how these scams have surpassed even ransomware in frequency and t...

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Summary: Join hosts Amanda Knight and Scott Gordon as they engage with industry specialists Tyler O'Connor, Josh Anderson, and Michelle Earle to dissect the seismic shift from admitted carriers to the thriving Excess and Surplus (E&S) market. You’ll learn precisely why high-severity claims and social inflation are pushing human services organizations toward E&S solutions, especially during a mental health crisis. The c...

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Ever wondered how the latest advancements in GLP-1 medications are revolutionizing the treatment of diabetes and obesity? Join us for an insightful conversation with healthcare brokers Scott Scheiblin and Chip Wenges as they unravel the complexities and opportunities these groundbreaking drugs bring to healthcare providers. You'll discover the hidden pitfalls of improper prescribing practices, the looming threat of regulatory ...

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Learn how to master submissions for small and midsize property placements with insights from Destinie Kindle a seasoned Underwriting Team Leader with CRC Group's Fort Worth Texas office. Discover how precise and detailed property submissions can be a game-changer in securing optimal insurance coverage. Destinie shares her specialist advice on enhancing your submission process, including the crucial details often overlooked.

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September 9, 2024 19 mins

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-world incidents to stress the importa...

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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, shedding light on potential costs a...

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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 into what kind of information or risk ...

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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 valuations and the innovative tools CRC...

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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 specialist’s guide in how product recall...

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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 proactive claims management as well as other...

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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 associated with various security enviro...

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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, with ITV rates soaring, and our guide...

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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 detection and response (EDR). We’re going...

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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.

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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 Howerton, an Inside Broker with CRC Group’...

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