CRC Group announced the addition of four new professionals to its team as part of a strategic expansion effort. The new hires are expected to improve the company’s ability to support retail agency clients across the nation.
Ryan Simpson has joined CRC’s Denver, Colorado, office as a broker. With more than a decade of industry experience, Simpson brings valuable expertise to the team.
Simpson most recently worked as a broker with another specialty wholesale brokerage company, where he developed a strong understanding of the market. His background in various areas of wholesale insurance is expected to contribute to CRC’s expanding service offerings.
Raegan Root has been appointed as an underwriting team leader. Root, who will also be based in Denver, specializes in personal lines business and brings a wealth of knowledge to the role.
Prior to joining CRC, she worked as a senior associate underwriter in personal lines with an independent wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager.
Meanwhile, Pierre LePage has joined CRC’s office in Chicago, Illinois, as a broker specializing in the public sector and education industry. LePage has more than 10 years of industry experience and previously worked as a casualty treaty underwriter with a specialty insurance and reinsurance company.
LePage’s expertise in public sector insurance is expected to strengthen CRC’s capabilities in the niche market.
Jessica Celaya has also been appointed as an underwriting team leader in CRC’s Denver office. Celaya previously worked as a broker with an independent wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager. Her background in underwriting will help support the company expand its range of services.
