Michael Armstrong is an Inside Broker with CRC Group’s Los Angeles office. He is a member of the Executive Professional Practice Group and is responsible for placing and managing Cyber & Data Privacy Liability across many industry sectors.
As a third-generation insurance professional, he understands the importance of building strong, reliable relationships by identifying the best solutions in the marketplace to fit a client’s needs. He earned a Bachelor of Science from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo in 2019. During his tenure at CPSU, Michael launched his insurance career with Evolve MGA, a cyber-specialty market, as an Associate Underwriter focused on gaining extensive knowledge of cyber wording, the cyber market, and how to properly assess cyber risks.
After completing his degree, Michael joined Evolve MGA full-time as a Production Underwriter where he established an in-depth understanding of how to analyze a risk associated with the looming threat of cyberattacks across all industry sectors. He was also responsible for managing a Cyber and Tech E&O book of business along the West Coast by handling current retail broker relationships and opening new windows of opportunity. Six months later, he became a full-time Producer for Evolve and led the West Coast Division in Los Angeles, CA. Michael supported a large client base of retail broker agencies across 10 states while maintaining comprehensive knowledge of competitive cyber markets and trends. He established himself as a direct cyber resource for retail brokers capable of identifying key risks and facilitating the implementation of best practices to better protect their insureds against cyberattacks.
Michael joined Team CRC in 2021 and works directly with the Cyber Risk Team to provide the best possible outcome for CRC's retail insurance partners through innovative risk analysis, reliable service, top market access, and more.