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Are your clients exploring captives, and could they be missing out? With more businesses embracing self-insurance models, retail agents must understand where captives shine and where excess & surplus (E&S) expertise fills the gaps. Learn how CRC helps retail agents build better towers and stay competitive in a shifting market.

Staying ahead in today’s insurance marketplace requires sharp insights and the right tools. The 2026 State of the Markets at a Glance deliver insights into key industry trends, emerging risks, and actionable intelligence to help you navigate the marketplace with confidence. Whether you’re assessing market shifts, identifying new opportunities, or fine-tuning your strategy, our latest insights ensure you stay informed and prepared for what is ahead.

Staying ahead in today’s insurance marketplace requires sharp insights and the right tools. The 2026 State of the Markets at a Glance deliver insights into key industry trends, emerging risks, and actionable intelligence to help you navigate the marketplace with confidence. Whether you’re assessing market shifts, identifying new opportunities, or fine-tuning your strategy, our latest insights ensure you stay informed and prepared for what is ahead.

What’s driving the next wave of construction, and how will it impact insurance? From multifamily housing to data centers and redevelopment in the West, the market is undergoing rapid shifts. CRC explores key trends, risks, and regional dynamics to help clients navigate the marketplace with confidence.

What would a move from Schedule I to Schedule III really mean for the cannabis industry and for insurance markets? As federal discussions continue, retail agents face rising questions from clients. This article explores the practical implications, limitations, and what retail partners should be doing right now.

Liquor liability insurance costs are skyrocketing, leaving bars, restaurants, and venues asking: Can we even afford to stay open? From South Carolina’s tough market to Alabama’s recent reforms, establishments nationwide struggle to secure coverage. Explore why costs keep climbing and how agents can help clients navigate this marketplace.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.