Placing You First Insurance Podcast by CRC Group
The Placing You First Podcast spans a diverse spectrum of insurance industry issues to keep you and your clients informed.
Episodes
112 episodes
What’s Happening in the Builders Risk Market
Builders risk is moving fast right now and if you’re a retail agent, that can be a gift or a trap depending on how you play it. We’re seeing softer property conditions, abundant capacity, and genuinely competitive pricing, but the market is sti...
The New Recall Reality: Emerging Exposures + Insurance Impacts
A paradox defined 2025: recall events dipped, but total units recalled soared. We dig into why severity spiked, rising labor costs, tariffs, supplier churn, and a two-speed regulatory landscape, and what that means for your insurance program. W...
Caring for Caregivers: Risk, Reality + Opportunity in Senior Living
The senior living world is growing fast, but the risk profile is changing even faster. We dig into what happens when higher acuity residents stay longer in assisted living, how staffing shortages and inflation strain operations, and why verdict...
From Ink To Encryption: Understanding E-Signature Risks in the Digital Banking Era
Speed is winning deals, but speed is also feeding fraud. We sit down with CRC Specialty Professional Lines Broker Mark Waldeck to unpack the messy middle where e‑signatures, legacy policy language, and decentralized bank controls collide. From ...
Building Against the Blaze: Rethinking Wildfire Risk
Urban wildfires are rewriting the rules of home insurance, and the details matter more than ever. We sit down with Brittany Martin, Personal Lines Team Leader for CRC’s Western Region, to break down the construction features, spacing standards,...
Beyond Compliance: Real Protection for Pollution Losses
Spills don’t wait for business hours, and neither should your coverage. We dig into transportation pollution liability with Mike Padula, President of Starwind Environmental, to ...
Protect What Powers You: Inside Starwind Equipment Services
What if repairs didn’t stall your schedule or drain your cash while invoices pile up? We sit down with Starwind Equipment Services’ president, Randi Glaszer, to unpack a smarter way to protect heavy equipment—one that matches the way con...
Navigating the Rise in Sexual Abuse Claims
Sexual abuse and molestation claims have skyrocketed in recent years, creating significant financial and reputational risks for organizations across various sectors. The numbers are staggering – $651 million in settlements in 2023 alone, with e...
AI in Banking: The Risk Beyond the Reward
ChatGPT reached a million users in just five days, while Bank of America's AI assistant Erica has handled over two billion customer interactions without human intervention. The AI revolution in banking isn't coming—it's already here, transformi...
When Rebuilding Costs More: Navigating Residential Reconstruction Risks
Rising construction costs coupled with widespread labor shortages have created a perfect storm for homeowners facing property losses. The gap between insurance coverage and actual rebuilding expenses continues to widen, putting families at sign...
Breaking Ground: Introducing Starwind Cannabis
In this conversation with Starwind Cannabis leaders Tony McIntosh and Eric Morrison, we unpack why traditional...
The Rising Impact of Convective Storms
Severe convective storms are reshaping America's insurance landscape, hitting communities harder and more frequently than ever before. What used to be a defined spring storm season has expanded into a year-round threat, leaving homeowners, busi...
The CRC Journey: From Solid to Relentless Powerhouse
Six years and 100 episodes later, the Placing You First podcast welcomes back Neil Kessler, CEO of CRC Specialty and Benefits, who was our very first guest in 2019. What a journey it's been! The transformation runs deep—while our collabo...
Who's Watching Your Content? The Changing World of Media Liability Protection
Every business with a social media account now faces media liability exposures that were once limited to publishers and broadcasters. This reality stands at the core of our fascinating conversation with
Uncovering Hidden Challenges: Navigating Problematic Healthcare Exposures
The healthcare insurance landscape is rapidly evolving beyond traditional pain points, creating new challenges for retail agents seeking coverage for specialized risks. From ketamine clinics to advanced med spas, these emerging sectors require ...
CRC Quick Quotes: Where Tech Meets Expertise for Your Insurance Placements
Technology is reshaping insurance placement, but the most powerful solutions don't just automate—they amplify human expertise. This fascinating conversation with Team CRC's ExecPro Broker ...
Cyber Insurance Remains Critical as Ransomware Attacks Rise
Learn more about navigating cyber threats and insurance with insights from Hunter Maskell, a Director with the CRC / INSUREtrust Cyber Practice Group and Professional Lines Broker <...
PFAS: How Far Do They Reach?
Could "forever chemicals" like PFAS be the new asbestos for the insurance industry? Join us on the Placing You First podcast as we unpack this pressing issue with CRC Environmental Broker <...
Cyber & Crime Policies: Protecting Against Social Engineering Fraud
Learn more about safeguarding your business against one of the most insidious threats today—social engineering fraud. Join us as we sit down with specialists, Lori Wheeler and <...
What 2024 is Teaching Us About the Human Services Market
Summary: Join hosts Amanda Knight and Scott Gordon as they engage with industry specialists Tyler O'Connor, Josh Anders...
The Skinny on GLP-1s for Healthcare Industry Risks
Ever wondered how the latest advancements in GLP-1 medications are revolutionizing the treatment of diabetes and obesity? Join us for an insightful conversation with healthcare brokers Scott Scheiblin and Chip Wenges as they unravel the complex...
Mastering Property Submissions for Small & Midsize Business
Learn how to master submissions for small and midsize property placements with insights from Destinie Kindle a seasoned Underwriting Team Leader with CRC Group's Fort Worth Texas office. Discover how precise and detailed property submissions ca...
Unpacking Food Recall Impacts
Imagine the financial and logistical nightmare of discovering that a single contaminated ingredient has infiltrated multiple food products across your supply chain. That's exactly what we're examining with