News - Tools & Intel | CRC Group
Property Deductible Solutions to Save Money and Meet Lender Requirements

Property Deductible Solutions to Save Money and Meet Lender Requirements

Clients who want to better manage the costs of their property programs often look to higher deductibles as an attractive option, but their lenders may not allow it. Higher deductibles can bring significant cost savings on property insurance programs, particularly for higher hazard risks or accounts with unfavorable loss histories. Taking higher deductibles provides access to more competitive markets and can lead to the most cost-effective property program. Clients willing to take a $100,000 deductible, for instance, will draw far more interest from more markets than those insisting on a $10,000 deductible.

read more
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Has Consequences for Shipping Clients

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Has Consequences for Shipping Clients

A few weeks ago, the global economy appeared to be on track to prevail against lingering pandemic effects. However, Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine and mounting sanctions against the country are pushing the needle back, creating new supply chain and logistical problems, especially when it comes to transporting goods near the war zone.

read more
Florida Market Still Reeling from Surfside Condo Collapse

Florida Market Still Reeling from Surfside Condo Collapse

The deadly collapse of a 12-story beachfront condominium north of Miami Beach sent shockwaves through the Florida insurance market. One wing of the 40-year-old Champlain Towers in Surfside, Florida, crumpled to the ground suddenly on June 24, 2021, killing 98 people. Several carriers have exited the Florida property market as total settlements rise to more than $130 million, and others are pulling back on property and liability coverage. Faced with the potential for steep losses, insurers are raising rates and deductibles and becoming much more selective. In such a challenging market, it’s crucial to work with experienced, knowledgeable brokers who can provide guidance through a more complex, demanding placement process.

read more
Private Flood Market Offers Growing Opportunity

Private Flood Market Offers Growing Opportunity

Flooding continues to be the most expensive and the most common natural disaster in the United States, resulting in billions in economic losses every year. According to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), 90% percent of all U.S. natural disasters involve flooding.

read more
Rapid Growth of TPLF Impacts Insurance Affordability

Rapid Growth of TPLF Impacts Insurance Affordability

Over the last decade, third-party litigation funding (TPLF) has evolved into a $17 billion industry worldwide, and 52% of that money is being spent in the U.S., making TPLF a key contributor to social inflation, hiking up jury awards and claim settlements that may have a significant impact on insurance prices and coverage availability.

read more

 

Train Derailment Impacts on Environmental Insurance Liability
Train Derailment Impacts on Environmental Insurance Liability
Social Engineering & Cybercrime Remain Top Cyber Insurance Concerns
Social Engineering & Cybercrime Remain Top Cyber Insurance Concerns
California Law Changes Create Uncertainty for Trucking Industry
California Law Changes Create Uncertainty for Trucking Industry
Cannabis State of the Market
Cannabis State of the Market
Property REDY® Index April 2023
Property REDY® Index April 2023
Private D&O REDY® Index April 2023
Private D&O REDY® Index April 2023
Cyber REDY® Index April 2023
Cyber REDY® Index April 2023
Florida Aims to Rebuild Homeowners Market with Reform Law
Florida Aims to Rebuild Homeowners Market with Reform Law
Telemedicine Is Here to Stay & It’s Impacting the Insurance Needs of Healthcare Providers
Telemedicine Is Here to Stay & It’s Impacting the Insurance Needs of Healthcare Providers
Simple Steps to Help Take the Bite out of Workers’ Compensation Losses
Simple Steps to Help Take the Bite out of Workers’ Compensation Losses
2023 State of the Market at a Glance | Casualty, Construction, ExecPro, Healthcare, Personal Lines, & Property
2023 State of the Market at a Glance | Casualty, Construction, ExecPro, Healthcare, Personal Lines, & Property
Many SPACs Wind Down While Litigation May Loom for Others
Many SPACs Wind Down While Litigation May Loom for Others