CRC Specialty's Tools + Intel spans a diverse spectrum of industry issues to keep you and your clients informed. This is truly news you can use, coupled with the latest exclusive programs, featured tools, links to compelling news stories, and more.
October 20, 2025
Global catastrophe losses are mounting, yet the property market remains soft. What does this mean for pricing, capacity, and insureds heading into 2026? Explore how abundant capital, competitive terms, and late-season hurricane risks are shaping the marketplace, and why now is a pivotal moment to act.
October 15, 2025
The REDY Index leverages CRC Group’s collection of actionable data—the wholesale industry’s largest. It provides critical pricing analysis monthly, giving you a snapshot of the marketplace. The REDY Index generates instant intelligence on pricing trends by industry or coverage, enabling our retail partners to set accurate data-driven expectations with their clients. Removing the guesswork empowers CRC team members to negotiate competitively, consistently producing better outcomes, better deliverables, and better results.
September 19, 2025
As global trade tensions fluctuate and new tariffs are imposed or adjusted, their effects extend far beyond international economics. They could also have a direct and growing influence on the property insurance marketplace. From strained supply chains to rising replacement costs, tariffs could reshape how insurers and insureds evaluate risk and price protection.
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.
July 17, 2025
Are your clients covered adequately for today’s domestic terrorism risks? With terrorism threats evolving and domestic events on the rise, is the current insurance safety net enough? Discover why TRIPRA may no longer provide the protection your clients need — and how the private market offers stronger, more flexible alternatives.
The REDY Index leverages CRC Group’s collection of actionable data – the wholesale industry’s largest. It provides critical pricing analysis monthly, giving you a snapshot of the marketplace. The REDY Index generates instant intelligence on pricing trends by industry or coverage, enabling our retail partners to set accurate data-driven expectations with their clients. Removing the guesswork empowers CRC team members to negotiate competitively, consistently producing better outcomes, better deliverables, and better results.
May 16, 2025
Are your clients unknowingly leaving gaps in their inventory coverage? Stock Throughput (STP) insurance streamlines protection for stock and transit under a single policy, reducing deductibles and exposure risks. Could this game-changing coverage be the key to better protection and cost savings? Read more to find out.
April 17, 2025
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.
February 12, 2025
Are your clients prepared for the next catastrophic storm? With insurers increasingly shifting risk to property owners through percentage deductibles, insured losses from events like hurricanes and floods can be devastating. Discover how brokers can use strategic approaches to minimize the impact of these deductibles and protect their clients.
January 14, 2025
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June 17, 2024
Following a year-long reset the E&S market is stabilizing in 2024. However, it remains crucial that retail agents adhere to property submission best practices when pursuing optimal property coverage to meet their clients’ unique needs. These practices can help streamline placements and mitigate potential errors and omissions.
April 23, 2024
The earthquake insurance market saw significant rate movement in 2023, driven primarily by inflation and a focus on valuation. The market is expected to stabilize in 2024, but challenges remain for insureds seeking coverage. Keep reading to learn how agents can help property owners secure the right coverage.