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RMA, Inc., a member company of Starwind Specialty, one of the largest program management operations in North America, today announced the appointment of Rob MacKenzie as President, effective July 6, 2026. MacKenzie succeeds Claire Myles, who is transitioning from the role following a distinguished 30-year career building and leading the organization.

Starwind Specialty announced today the launch of Starwind High Value Homes, a new underwriting management program specializing in insurance solutions for high-value residential properties. Designed for properties valued at $5 million and above, the program delivers customized, competitive coverage tailored to the unique risk profiles of high-value homes and homeowners.

Starwind Marine + Energy, a Lloyd’s of London Coverholder within Starwind Specialty, the underwriting division of CRC Group is pleased to announce that, effective January 1, 2026, it has increased Cargo and Stock Throughput binding authority for Bulk Liquids (Oil, Gas, Petrochemicals, Chemicals and Renewables) to $250M through extended relationships with several Lloyd’s of London syndicates.

Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, a CRC Group division, announces a series of leadership appointments within Starwind Marine and Energy that further strengthen its long-term strategy for growth and technical excellence across the marine and energy sectors. The appointments took effect on January 1, 2026.

October 3, 2024 - Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, LLC (“Starwind”), a subsidiary of TIH, announced today it has partnered with Stone Point Credit to launch Fractal Re Ltd. (“Fractal Re”), a newly created collateralized reinsurer that will provide reinsurance capacity across Starwind’s diversified portfolio of casualty programs.

October 15, 2024 - Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, part of the TIH family of companies, is pleased to announce the launch of Starwind PVT, a new Political Violence and Terrorism (PVT) program.

October 2, 2024 - Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, a CRC Group company, announces the addition of Kirk Conrad as chief underwriting officer.

(March 3, 2025) – CRC Group is excited to announce a strategic rebrand to unify its operations and reinforce its position as a pure-play, independent wholesale and underwriting industry leader. As part of this transition, the TIH brand will be sunsetting and replaced by CRC Group as the company's corporate brand.

Pro-Praxis, a program within Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Washington as Vice President of Underwriting.

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.