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.
Prior to joining CRC, Varner served as Executive Vice President, National Life Science and Digital Health & Telemedicine Practice Leader with a full-service insurance brokerage and consulting firm, where she built and managed practices serving 300+ companies. As a recognized thought leader in product liability, professional liability, and clinical trials insurance, Varner has repeated ly brought transformative ideas to life. Her work includes developing proprietary technology platforms for clinical trials and crafting innovative insurance policy language in collaboration with Lloyd’s of London to protect emerging science organizations.
“Cristina’s addition to the CRC team underscores our commitment to building industry -leading verticals that deliver specialized expertise, exclusive products, and best-in-class service,” said Philip Jones, CRC Executive Vice President and Life Sciences Broker. “Her exceptional track record, thought leadership, and passion for disruptive innovation align perfectly with CRC’s vision for growth. We couldn’t be more excited to have Cristina on board to expand our presence in the life sciences and healthcare sectors.”
“I am excited to join CRC and continue building a premier Life Sciences and Healthcare vertical,” said Varner. “CRC’s scale, resources, and commitment to industry-specific expertise create an incredible platform to deliver cutting-edge solutions to clients. Together, we will build on CRC’s strong foundation to help life sciences and healthcare organizations effectively manage risk and accelerate growth.”
This appointment marks a strategic expansion effort aimed at enhancing CRC’s ability to assist retail agency clients nationwide.