CRC Group

CRC Group is a wholesale specialty insurance distributor founded in 1982 and operating across the United States and Canada. The firm places tailored insurance solutions for a range of industries, working as a fully independent pure-play brokerage and underwriting distributor. It employs more than 5,500 people and handles annual premium volume of over $30 billion, with partnerships spanning more than 650 carriers.

Its business is organised into several divisions: CRC Specialty, focused on specialty insurance distribution; CRC Benefits, covering employee benefits; and CRC Underwriting. The company has also completed more than 100 acquisitions and is backed by private equity firms Stone Point Capital and CD&R.

Technology is a growing part of the operation. Technical work spans insurance technology, data analytics, pricing analysis and instant quoting. Products include REDY Index, a tool for pricing analysis in specialty insurance, and Quick Quotes, a capability providing instant quoting for insurance placements. The firm describes its approach as combining local relationships with data-driven insights.

CRC Group states three core values: placing clients first, always seeking better, and doing it right. The company characterises its culture as built around a client-first focus and continuous improvement.