Senior Vice President
565 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, USA 21st floor New York, NY 10017 Phone: (212) 401-1553 Cell: (516) 987-9218
Ian is a Property Broker and Senior Vice President on CRC’s Team Stratis. He began his wholesale property career at American E&S after graduating from Syracuse University in 2005. In 2007, he joined Cooper Gay Risk Services as a producer, and through a series of acquisitions became a part of CRC in 2016. Ian manages a diverse portfolio of Property and Inland Marine placements across a wide range of industries and risk profiles. The breadth of his book of business has given him extensive expertise in structuring solutions for accounts of all sizes and complexities, from standard middle-market risks to highly specialized and challenging placements that utilize the global insurance market. Known for his responsiveness, pace, and accessibility, Ian operates with a strong sense of urgency and commitment to his retail partners. Driven, solutions-oriented, and relationship-focused, Ian is committed to helping his clients win — bringing creativity, market knowledge, and relentless advocacy to every submission.Ian is originally from Long Island but now resides in Westchester County, NY with his wife, three kids, and two golden doodles. He loves golfing, traveling with his family, cooking, and watching both professional and his children’s sports teams.
As one of the premier property teams in the industry, Team Stratis has been a trusted market leader since its formation in 2005. Over the years, we’ve grown to more than 40 insurance professionals with extensive market expertise, specializing in complex and hard-to-place property risks. Our clients rely on us for honest insight, responsive service, and innovative solutions that deliver results.Our strong market relationships and significant premium volume provide exceptional access to leading carriers, often making us among the first appointed when new capacity enters the market. Backed by a dedicated service team and a technology-forward approach, we ensure efficient placement and outstanding post-bind support. Our collaborative culture and commitment to excellence are what truly set us apart.
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Emma Garner
Executive Vice President
egarner@crcgroup.com
O: (212)-618-0152
Michelle Backer
mbacker@crcgroup.com
O: (212)-618-0192
Matt Kreis
mkreis@crcgroup.com
O: (678)-969-8348
Josh Cohen
Vice President
jcohen@crcgroup.com
O: (212)-618-0170
Alexandra Coviello Brown
acoviello@crcgroup.com
O: (678)-969-8339
Kelly Doran
kdoran@crcgroup.com
O: (212)-791-9745
Gina Hawley
ghawley@crcgroup.com
O: (212)-401-1562
Frederique Jacquot
fjacquot@crcgroup.com
O: (212)-618-0153
Meghan Merris
mmerris@crcgroup.com
O: (773)-771-1276
Richa Niblett
rniblett@crcgroup.com
O: (678)-291-8017
Kayley Oshan
Assistant Vice President
koshan@crcgroup.com
O: (212)-618-0158
Ross Thomas
rothomas@crcgroup.com
O: (678)-994-2743
Brian Thornton
bthornton@crcgroup.com
O: (212)-401-1552
Blake Rios
Broker
brios@crcgroup.com
O: (813)-261-0303
Megan Bowers
Inside Broker
MeBowers@crcgroup.com
O: (000)-000-0000
Christin Buono
Associate Broker
cbuono@crcgroup.com
O: (212)-618-0149
Pip Clarke
pclarke@crcgroup.com
Morgan Essary
morgan.essary@crcgroup.com
Fiona Frederiks
ffrederiks@crcgroup.com
O: (860)-321-3048
Nicole Gorman
ngorman@crcgroup.com
O: (646)-957-0805
Austin Koch
austin.koch@crcgroup.com
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