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Charles Pyfrom Hired as Executive Vice President of Sales + Distribution for Starwind Cannabis Post Image

Charles Pyfrom Hired as Executive Vice President of Sales + Distribution for Starwind Cannabis

October 27, 2025

Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, a CRC Group company, announces the appointment of Charles Pyfrom as Executive Vice President, Sales + Distribution for Starwind Cannabis, its specialty program dedicated exclusively to the cannabis industry.

Starwind Specialty Insurance Services Launches Starwind Marine and Energy Post Image

Starwind Specialty Insurance Services Launches Starwind Marine and Energy

October 27, 2025

Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, a CRC Group company, proudly announces the launch of Starwind Marine and Energy, a dedicated brand that underscores the organization’s unwavering commitment to the marine and energy sectors.

Carolyn Toomey is Named Program President of Pro-Praxis Senior Living Underwriters Post Image

Carolyn Toomey is Named Program President of Pro-Praxis Senior Living Underwriters

October 27, 2025

Pro-Praxis, a program within Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Carolyn Toomey as Program President of Pro-Praxis Senior Living Underwriters.

Southern Marine Appoints Sharron West to Lead New In-House Claims Function Post Image

Southern Marine Appoints Sharron West to Lead New In-House Claims Function

October 27, 2025

Southern Marine, a program administrator within Starwind Specialty, announces the appointment of Sharron West as Head of Claims. This strategic move marks a major milestone in Southern Marine’s evolution, reflecting its commitment to operational excellence and enhanced service delivery.

Alex Bonds Joins Starwind Specialty as Co-President, Expanding Leadership and Program Development Capabilities Post Image

Alex Bonds Joins Starwind Specialty as Co-President, Expanding Leadership and Program Development Capabilities

October 27, 2025

Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, a CRC Group company, announces that Alex Bonds, currently President and Chief Underwriting Officer of CRC Insurisk, will join the Starwind Specialty organization as Co-President, serving alongside Brian Norman.

5Star Workers’ Compensation Rebrands to Starwind WC Post Image

5Star Workers’ Compensation Rebrands to Starwind WC

October 27, 2025

Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, a division of CRC Group, announces today its official rebrand of its 5Star Workers’ Compensation unit to Starwind WC. This marks a new chapter in the unit’s 30-year legacy as a trusted leader in workers’ compensation solutions.

Starwind Specialty Announces Rebrand of Aspen Managing General Agency to Alpine Rio Insurance Services Post Image

Starwind Specialty Announces Rebrand of Aspen Managing General Agency to Alpine Rio Insurance Services

October 27, 2025

Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, a CRC Group company, is pleased to announce that Aspen Managing General Agency has officially rebranded as Alpine Rio Insurance Services.

Starwind Specialty Launches Property Program to Close Coverage Gaps and Empower Consumers Post Image

Starwind Specialty Launches Property Program to Close Coverage Gaps and Empower Consumers

October 27, 2025

Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, a division of the CRC Group, has launched an innovative specialty property insurance program designed to address critical coverage gaps for both residential and commercial clients nationwide.

Starwind Specialty Expands Underwriting Expertise with Official Launch of Four New Programs Post Image

Starwind Specialty Expands Underwriting Expertise with Official Launch of Four New Programs

October 27, 2025

Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, a CRC Group company, announces the official launch of four innovative insurance programs — Starwind Environmental, Starwind PVT (Political Violence & Terrorism), Starwind Equipment, and Starwind Cannabis — designed to deliver highly specialized coverage solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of retail brokers and their clients.

Southern Marine Expands Ocean Cargo Capabilities with Launch of Admitted Capacity Facility Post Image

Southern Marine Expands Ocean Cargo Capabilities with Launch of Admitted Capacity Facility

October 27, 2025

Southern Marine, a program administrator within Starwind Specialty, is pleased to announce the launch of the Southern Marine Ocean Cargo Admitted Program, a new admitted capacity facility, effective April 1, 2025.

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