Former Aon EVP Todd Jones joins CRC Group as growth chief

He brings decades of leadership in risk, brokerage, and reinsurance

Former Aon EVP Todd Jones joins CRC Group as growth chief

Wholesale

By Kenneth Araullo

CRC Group has named Todd Jones (pictured above) as its new chief growth officer. He is set to join the company in June and will report directly to CEO Dave Obenauer.

Jones previously served as executive vice president for risk capital at Aon. His career includes leadership roles such as CEO of QBE North America and head of risk & broking at WTW.

In his new role, Jones will be responsible for leading CRC Group’s strategic growth initiatives, with a focus on aligning more closely with key clients. The company said his appointment supports its broader goals related to talent development and long-term strategic planning.

At Aon, Jones worked across the risk capital segment, supporting teams and clients in the execution of strategic plans with a focus on business growth. His experience in the reinsurance and brokerage sectors has made him a known figure in the industry.

He holds a Master of Business Administration from NYU Stern School of Business and a bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University.

Healthcare expansion, rebrand for CRC

Last month, the wholesale specialist also announced the hiring of Matt Zelenc as senior vice president within CRC Specialty’s ExecPro and Healthcare Practice Groups. In this role, he oversees a team specializing in management and professional lines of coverage, including healthcare services, private company management liability, and cyber liability.

March also saw CRC Group announce a strategic rebrand to unify its operations and reinforce its position as an independent wholesale and underwriting firm.

As part of this transition, the TIH brand was retired and replaced by CRC Group's corporate brand. The company now operates through two divisions:

  • Specialty + Benefits: Encompasses wholesale property and casualty operations under the CRC Specialty brand and the employee benefits business, which will transition from the BenefitMall brand to CRC Benefits later in 2025.​
  • Underwriting: Includes Starwind and AmRisc, with Starwind introducing an updated look as part of the rebrand.

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