CRC Group bolsters underwriting ranks with two key hires

Wholesale specialty broker CRC Group is broadening its professional roster by welcoming two underwriting professionals into its fold.

Michael Louderback (pictured above, left) has been appointed as an underwriting team leader in CRC’s Denver, Colorado office. Louderback transitions into this role with a background spanning two decades in the insurance sector.

His career includes positions such as regional sales manager at United States Liability Insurance Group, where he served for nearly 21 years, and assistant vice president – sales & marketing at Devon Park Specialty Insurance. Additionally, Louderback holds a BA in psychology from Lafayette College.

Joining Louderback is Sam Crawford (pictured above, right), who steps into the role of commercial underwriter at CRC’s Tampa-Bayport, Florida office. Crawford’s tenure in the insurance industry exceeds a decade, marked by a host of roles with big names.

Before joining CRC, he applied his skills with Burns & Wilcox, and prior to that, he was part of Hiscox as an underwriting assistant. Crawford’s academic foundation is in philosophy and German studies from Emory University.

Other major appointments for CRC Group

The duo’s hiring follows a batch of other important appointments for the wholesale broker. In February, CRC Group named Matthew Azzara as professional lines broker for its Los Angeles office, in addition to appointing Vince Colosimo to its roster as executive vice president in the New York City Downtown office.

A few months ago, the broker also tapped three executives on its leadership team to further its operations: Jessica Marshall as chief marketing officer, Mike Bauerle as chief client officer, and Curtis Moore as chief administrative officer. Chief operations officer and president Niel Kessler welcomed the new names as strong additions to CRC Group.

“Adding these three proven leaders to the CRC Group executive team is an opportunity to focus on operational excellence and growth by leveraging their expertise and deep understanding of our organization and our industry,” Kessler said.

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