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CRC Group is a wholesale specialty insurance distributor that serves retail agents and consumers with tailored coverage in North America. It places more than $23.5 billion in premiums annually through a network of A-rated carriers across Commercial Solutions, Specialty Programs, and Life, Retirement, and Benefits Solutions, using data-driven insights and proprietary platforms. The company uses analytics and a broad carrier network to guide underwriting and market placement. Its goal is to help clients find optimal coverage efficiently through analytics-driven platforms, carrier partnerships, and broad market reach.
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CompScience appoints Garrett Koehn and David Michelson to Board of Directors. New York, NY - [March 11, 2026] - CompScience, a leading provider of technology-driven workers' compensation and safety solutions, today announced the appointment of Garrett Koehn and David Michelson to its Board of Directors, further strengthening the company's leadership as it defines the future of AI work safety innovation and expands its market presence. Garrett Koehn brings more than 31 years of experience in complex commercial insurance, private equity, and fintech innovation. He began his career at Marsh and has since held senior executive and partner roles across leading insurance organizations. Most recently, Koehn served as President of Brokerage at CRC Group, where he led strategic initiatives spanning international markets. In addition to his operating background, Koehn is a prominent venture advisor and angel investor in FinTech and InsurTech. He currently serves on numerous advisory boards across the fintech ecosystem, including companies focused on insurance technology, insurance capital markets, MGAs, parametric insurance, energy finance, real estate, blockchain-crypto, and fintech software. "CompScience sits at the intersection of insurance, technology, and data. These three forces are reshaping how risk is understood and managed," said Koehn. "The company's unique, vision-derived AI approach to workplace safety fundamentally improves underwriting outcomes while helping employers proactively reduce losses. I'm excited to support the team as they scale innovation and expand their impact across the market." Alongside Koehn, David Michelson joins the Compscience Board, bringing more than 46 years of experience in the property and casualty insurance industry. He previously led a publicly traded specialty P&C insurer, where he drove strong growth while delivering underwriting results that consistently outperformed peers and built an employer-of-choice culture recognized by multiple organizations. Michelson's background includes leadership roles in successful acquisitions and company sales, along with extensive public company board experience. He has served on several publicly traded insurance boards, chairing Audit and Compensation Committees and contributing to Governance, Risk, and Strategy oversight. "CompScience represents the next evolution of underwriting where technology enhances decision-making, strengthens risk selection, and improves client outcomes," said Michelson. "I look forward to contributing my experience to help guide sustainable expansion and long-term value creation for another company with a critical mission to protect human life." "Garrett and David each bring expert perspectives that will be instrumental as CompScience continues to grow," said Josh Butler, CEO of CompScience. "Garrett's depth in insurance, distribution, and InsurTech investing, combined with David's industry connections and expertise in tech-powered underwriting systems and governance, will help guide our strategic vision and execution." Koehn holds an MBA with Honors from Brown University and IE Business School in Spain, a Fintech Certificate from MIT, and completed the CIAB Insurance Executive Leadership Program at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in Business and Politics from the University of Puget Sound. He also serves on the Alumni Board of Directors of IE Business School and the Board of Governors of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation. Michelson holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Accountancy from Miami University and an MBA from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He also earned an Associate designation in Research & Planning from the Insurance Risk Management Institute (IRMI). His volunteer work includes taking part in a fundraising committee for Akron Children's Hospital with the mission of raising funds for the hospital's NICU. About the Board members. With a mission to prevent 1 million injuries in the next decade, CompScience is a technology-enabled managing general agent (MGA) transforming workers' compensation insurance through AI-driven workplace safety and advanced underwriting. Its integrated platform aligns underwriting, risk management, and safety performance, enabling more accurate risk selection, better loss outcomes, and broader coverage solutions for clients. By leveraging technology to continuously improve workplace safety, CompScience helps employers reduce claims, lower total cost of risk, and access high-quality workers' compensation coverage tailored to their operations. For more information visit their website or Linkedin page.
Searchlight Capital Partners completes sale of Euclid Transactional to CRC Group. Searchlight Capital Partners, L.P. ("Searchlight"), a leading global private investment firm, today announced the completion of the sale of Euclid Transactional, LLC ("Euclid Transactional" or the "Company"), a leading global provider of transactional insurance solutions specializing in representations and warranties, and tax liability insurance to CRC Group, a leading independent wholesale specialty and MGA business. Euclid Transactional is a premier underwriting platform with a strong global presence, deep distribution and capacity relationships, and a best-in-class claims organization. Searchlight closed its investment in Euclid Transactional in 2021 and over the course of the partnership, the Company has expanded its geographic footprint and significantly scaled premium volume. Adam Reiss, Partner at Searchlight who led the investment, said: "As a market-leading platform in the transactional risk industry, Euclid Transactional has consistently distinguished itself through its underwriting expertise and global reach. During our partnership, the Company expanded across geographies and solutions, and further strengthened its position as a trusted partner to its clients and capacity providers. We believe Euclid is exceptionally well positioned for its next phase of growth as it enters this new chapter with CRC Group." "Today's transaction is a landmark moment for Euclid Transactional and a testament to the dedication of our team and the strength of our platform," said Jay Rittberg, Managing Principal of Euclid. "We are grateful to Searchlight for their partnership and proud of what we have achieved together. Joining CRC Group will give us access to even broader distribution and capabilities, allowing us to continue delivering innovative, best-in-class solutions to our clients and partners."
Verisk names Kauderer president of claims solutions, CRC hires Lang to head carrier management. Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026 7:39 am ET 1min read Verisk has appointed Steven Kauderer as president of its claims solutions business, succeeding Elizabeth Mann who will continue as CFO. Kauderer joins from EY-Parthenon, where he was a senior partner. Meanwhile, CRC Group has hired Christopher Lang as head of carrier management, coming from Marsh where he served as digital leader for global placement. Lang oversees associated strategies and relationship management, ensuring alignment with CRC's distribution and growth priorities. Ask Aime: How will Verisk's new leadership impact its claims solutions business? Aime insights. Which U.S. stocks suit long-term holding with dividends beating inflation? Could you identify top-performing EVs stocks with solid battery technology advancements? Which consumer goods stocks have resilient supply chains and steady demand growth? Could you recommend some U.S. growth stocks with strong market positions?
People moves: Verisk names Kauderer president of claims solutions; Lang Joins CRC to Head Carrier Management. Verisk, headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, named Steven Kauderer president of its claims solutions business. He reports to Lee Shavel, president and CEO of Verisk. Most recently, Kauderer was a senior partner at EY-Parthenon, where he built and led Enterprise Reimagined. Prior to that role, he was a senior partner at McKinsey and Company, serving as a leader in the global insurance practice with an emphasis on property and casualty and life insurance. Kauderer's insurance experience also includes leadership roles at Bain & Company and Oliver Wyman. Verisk Chief Financial Officer Elizabeth Mann had been serving dual roles as interim president of claims solutions and CFO since July 2025. With Kauderer on board, she will continue in her role as CFO. Lang Joins From Marsh to Head CRC Carrier Management CRC Group, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, hired Christopher Lang as head of carrier management. Based in New York, Lang oversees associated strategies and relationship management, ensuring alignment with CRC's distribution and growth priorities. Lang joins CRC from Marsh, where he served for over 31 years, most recently as digital leader for global placement and placement leader for the U.S. and Canada. Earlier in his career, Lang held senior leadership roles overseeing placement, specialties, and key trading partner relationships, as well as leading FINPRO-focused teams managing complex client and market relationships across management and professional liability lines. He began his career in underwriting management. Topics Claims
People moves: CRC adds DeJesus and Woita to Underwriting Leadership; Buckner Names Taylor President of Idaho. CRC Group Names DeJesus and Woita to Underwriting Leadership CRC Group hired Joe DeJesus and Austin Woita to its CRC Specialty Underwriting leadership team. DeJesus joined CRC Specialty as an underwriting team leader, based in Sacramento, California. DeJesus has a background in brokerage leadership and underwriting support, with experience guiding complex placements and mentoring teams. Woita has also joined CRC Specialty as an underwriting team leader, and he is a member of the Denver, Colorado team. He has experience in wholesale distribution, excess and surplus lines and national agency engagement, with a strong focus on aligning underwriting strategy with partner needs. CRC Group is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Buckner Insurance Names Taylor President of Idaho Buckner Partners, an insurance brokerage with offices in Idaho Falls and Rexburg, Idaho, appointed Greg Taylor as president of Buckner of Idaho. Taylor will lead strategic growth initiatives across the Idaho market, with a focus on expanding brand presence, driving profitable new production, and strengthening client and carrier partnerships. Taylor previously held leadership roles with State Farm Insurance, John Deere Financial and Farmers Mutual Hail.
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Financial Services
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Headquarters
Rixensart, Belgium
Founded
2015
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