In 2024, manufacturers are expected to face economic uncertainty based on the ongoing shortage of skilled labor, lingering supply chain disruptions, and new challenges around innovation and climate change. Like any other industry, mistakes happen in manufacturing, which means maintaining both E&O and product recall coverage should be an important part of any company’s risk management plan.

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. Removing the guesswork empowers CRC team members to negotiate competitively, consistently producing better outcomes, better deliverables, and better results.

In April the FTC issued a final rule largely banning noncompetes nationwide. The groundbreaking ruling has the potential to shake up the job market. With millions potentially affected, what's at stake for employers and employees? Dive in to explore alternatives and unravel potential impacts. Will this ruling revolutionize the workplace or spark a legal battleground?

Price increases are decelerating in a more manageable excess trucking market after sharp hikes over the last two years. Still, carriers remain cautious and selective. Smaller accounts may have an easier time, but larger accounts should expect a bumpier ride.

Some construction projects pose greater difficulty in obtaining insurance coverage, including those utilizing EIFS cladding, projects planned on difficult terrain or in urban areas, and structures using modern, engineered timber. Specialist wholesale brokers can provide the guidance needed to find the most appropriate coverage for unique or challenging builds.