As Senior Vice President and Senior Broker in CRC Group’s Houston, Texas office, Alicia Calhoun brings more than 25 years of experience delivering tailored casualty solutions for complex and hard-to-place risks. Her deep expertise spans industries including oil and gas, energy, renewable energy, and construction—anywhere clients need a strategic architect for risk.
Alicia is widely recognized for her technical mastery, innovative thinking, and ability to turn difficult placements into collaborative successes. She thrives on understanding each client’s unique exposures and crafting creative coverage strategies that align with underwriting discipline while advancing each insured’s protection goals.
A People-Centered Leader
At the core of Alicia’s success is her belief that people drive results. She develops new underwriters and agents, empowers her team, and continuously cultivates trust. Her leadership philosophy centers on helping individuals reach their potential because supported people create stronger client outcomes.
Architecting Risk with Purpose
Today’s evolving risk landscape demands more than generic coverage. Alicia partners with agents nationwide to design bespoke solutions that address overlapping exposures and emerging challenges. Her approach blends deep market insight, foresight into changing conditions, and unwavering integrity. These qualities have forged her reputation as a trusted risk advisor and connector across carriers and clients alike.
Recognition & Professional Excellence
Alicia’s commitment to excellence has earned numerous honors, including Insurance Business America’s Top Specialty Award and repeated recognition among IBA’s Top Insurance Brokers and Agents. In 2024, she was featured on the cover of CIO Women’s Magazine as one of the most influential women in insurance. She holds several professional designations, including CIC, CRM, CRIS, and MLIS, and remains passionate about mentoring and developing the next generation of brokers.
Beyond the Office
Driven by curiosity and adventure, Alicia applies the same growth mindset outside of work. An avid scuba diver, she’s explored dive sites from the Galápagos Islands to the Red Sea and once completed a nine-day primitive survival challenge off the coast of Panama. A proud mother of four sons, she enjoys sharing her love for exploration and discovery with family, friends, and colleagues.