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Timing Is Everything: Navigating Claim Notice Obligations in Excess Insurance Post Image

Timing Is Everything: Navigating Claim Notice Obligations in Excess Insurance

January 20, 2026

When should excess insurers be notified of a claim? The answer isn’t always clear—but getting it wrong can cost coverage. From volatile jury awards to midterm policy changes, insureds face evolving risks. Learn the key timing, documentation, and policy nuances that help ensure claim notifications hit the mark.

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Construction Market Pressures: What You Need to Know

January 20, 2026

Is construction casualty finally stabilizing, or are hidden risks still reshaping the market? From nuclear verdicts and litigation funding to inflation pressures and the surge of new capacity, contractors face both challenges and opportunities. What does this mean for your business, and how can you prepare for what’s next?

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Excess Trucking Insurance: Navigating a Capacity Crunch

November 17, 2025

The trucking industry faces rising nuclear verdicts, shrinking excess capacity, and tougher market dynamics. Discover key trends, risk drivers, and strategies to deliver results in today’s excess trucking insurance marketplace.

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The AI Construction Wave: Partnering for Smarter Infrastructure Coverage

November 17, 2025

As hyperscale data center investment surges, how can retail insurance agents position themselves to ride the Artificial Intelligence-infrastructure boom? This article explores the construction risks and coverage gaps in building AI data center campuses and explains why partnering with CRC Specialty puts agents at the forefront of this opportunity.

Beyond the Label: What 2025’s Product Recall Trends Reveal About Emerging Risk Post Image

Beyond the Label: What 2025’s Product Recall Trends Reveal About Emerging Risk

October 20, 2025

In early 2025, product recalls surged by 25%, even as the number of recall events dropped. What’s behind this paradox? From shifting regulatory pressure to quality control cutbacks, this article explores the key trends reshaping product recall risk and offers insight into how brokers can help clients stay protected.

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Rising Verdicts, Rising Rates: How the Excess Casualty Market Is Shifting

September 19, 2025

The excess casualty market is facing mounting pressure as nuclear verdicts and outsized auto losses continue to rise. Insurers are demanding higher attachment points and adding new exclusions, creating significant challenges for businesses seeking coverage. With rates climbing and capacity tightening, understanding market dynamics and exploring alternative structures is more important than ever.

Domestic Terrorism & Liability: Why GL Coverage May No Longer Be Enough Post Image

Domestic Terrorism & Liability: Why GL Coverage May No Longer Be Enough

August 20, 2025

Can your General Liability policy truly protect your clients in today’s volatile environment? As domestic terrorism threats rise and A&B exclusions grow, insureds face increasing exposure to nuclear verdicts. Learn why private market terrorism policies offer the clarity and certainty your clients need in an era of evolving risk.

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10 Things You Need to Know About the Cannabis Insurance Marketplace

August 20, 2025

Are your cannabis clients missing key coverage—or leaving money on the table? With shifting regulations, emerging risks, and evolving coverage options, staying ahead is more important than ever. Discover the 10 essential insights brokers need to navigate the cannabis insurance marketplace with confidence.

Navigating a Tough Road: Primary Insurance Trends in the Transportation Industry Post Image

Navigating a Tough Road: Primary Insurance Trends in the Transportation Industry

July 17, 2025

What’s fueling rising insurance costs in the trucking world? From nuclear verdicts to skyrocketing repair costs and driver shortages, today's challenges demand more innovative solutions. This article explores how market dynamics are impacting primary trucking insurance and how brokers can help clients navigate the turbulence.

Understanding the Gaps: Why True Transportation Pollution Liability Matters Post Image

Understanding the Gaps: Why True Transportation Pollution Liability Matters

June 16, 2025

Are your transportation clients truly covered for pollution losses—or just compliant? Standard endorsements like CA 9948 and MCS-90 often fall short when it counts. Discover how a true Transportation Pollution Liability (TPL) policy fills critical coverage gaps and provides robust protection for today’s high-stakes environmental sector.

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2025 Casualty State of the Market at a Glance

March 25, 2025

Want to know more about what to expect in the insurance marketplace but don’t have time to read a 10+ page State of the Market? Interested in emerging trends and market or capacity changes? Gain the key marketplace insights you need at just a glance with our easy-to-read 2025 guides.

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Heavy Construction Equipment Places Weighty Demands on Insurance

February 12, 2025

Are you navigating the complex risks of construction? From crane collapses to scaffolding falls, securing the right insurance is crucial but challenging. How can you ensure your clients’ projects are covered? Discover helpful strategies to help safeguard their construction endeavors in our latest article.

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A Look at the Energy Market

January 17, 2025

How are rising U.S. oil production and nuclear verdicts impacting the energy insurance market? Explore the latest trends, pricing shifts, and underwriting challenges in this must-read article. Stay informed and keep your clients ahead of the curve!

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PFAS Exposure Concerns Rising Across Industries

November 15, 2024

How is PFAS exposure affecting industries you wouldn't expect? Discover the surprising reach of these "forever chemicals" and their impact on sectors from manufacturing to real estate and construction. Learn how widespread contamination is prompting a wave of litigation and regulatory changes in our latest article.

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New Solutions for Trucking Insurance Challenges

October 17, 2024

Trucking companies face complex risks, from predatory towing and theft to rigorous regulations. These risks have created challenges in providing trucking companies and drivers with adequate insurance protection. However, innovative new products can help retail agents better serve their trucking clients’ needs.

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