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June 17, 2026
The healthcare cyber market is not collapsing, but it is tightening in ways that matter.
Recent shifts in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) priorities are reshaping the regulatory landscape in ways that directly impact environmental risk and casualty insurance. Since 2025, the EPA has initiated a broad deregulatory agenda, rolling back or reconsidering dozens of rules while reducing enforcement activity and shifting more authority to the states.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic idea. It is already deeply embedded in products and services across every sector. Large language models generate marketing copy, underwriting algorithms set prices, and fraud‑detection tools decide which transactions to flag. Retail agents must help clients answer a critical question: Does your insurance cover AI?
What you don’t know about your coverage can hurt you, especially when it comes to past work. Consider this hypothetical scenario:
May 18, 2026
The trucking industry continues to grapple with larger verdicts, shifting liability, and rising scrutiny. How are emerging risks like driver shortages, distracted driving, and equipment failures reshaping claims? Explore recent scenarios, industry trends, and how CRC’s specialists help clients stay ahead of the curve in a complex market.
Many insureds assume their Employee Benefits Liability (EBL) endorsement covers all benefit-related risks, but does it really? We unpack the crucial differences between EBL and Fiduciary Liability and explain why both are essential in today’s environment.
Are your clients prepared for a faster, more scrutinized recall? Federal regulators are tightening oversight of food and cosmetic recalls, raising execution standards and warning companies that fall short. With stricter rules in place, product recall insurance can help businesses stay protected against financial and reputational fallout.
April 29, 2026
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is reshaping not only the digital economy but also the physical infrastructure that powers it. Hyperscale data center construction is accelerating globally, driven by AI workloads that require unprecedented computing density, energy consumption, and cooling capacity. Analysts estimate nearly $3 trillion will be spent globally on data centers by 2029, with projections approaching $7 trillion by 2030.
April 20, 2026
Could upcoming changes to TRIA leave your clients exposed? Pending federal legislation proposes extending the program, but also raising certification thresholds that may make coverage harder to trigger. Retail agents should understand how these changes could impact terrorism protection and where coverage gaps may emerge.
M&A activity is gaining momentum, but are buyers and sellers fully protected when deals close? Representations and Warranties Insurance (RWI) has become a critical tool for managing transaction risk. Here’s how it works and what the RWI market looks like heading in 2026.
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.
April 16, 2026
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.