CRC Group has announced the appointment of Matt Zelenc as senior vice president within CRC Specialty’s ExecPro and Healthcare Practice Groups.
Based in CRC’s Chicago office, Zelenc will also spearhead the company’s expansion into Kansas City. In his new role, he will lead a team specializing in management and professional lines of coverage, including healthcare services, private company management liability, and cyber liability.
With over two decades of industry experience, Zelenc has worked extensively with retail agencies and carriers nationwide. Prior to joining CRC Group, he held a senior vice president role at a wholesale brokerage firm, focusing on management and professional lines. His background also includes experience as an underwriting specialist at a commercial property and casualty insurance company, where he concentrated on management and professional liability. Notably, Zelenc began his career as an in-house broker for CRC in Chicago.
Zelenc’s appointment aligns with CRC Group’s broader strategy to enhance its expertise in key specialty areas while strengthening its Midwest presence through the expansion into Kansas City.
CRC Group Rebrand and Expansion
Earlier this month, CRC Group announced a strategic rebrand to unify its operations and reinforce its position as an independent wholesale and underwriting firm. This transition involved retiring the TIH brand and officially consolidating under the CRC Group name.
Under the rebrand, CRC Group will operate through two divisions – Specialty + Benefits and Underwriting.
In February, CRC Group expanded its team with the addition of four new professionals: Ryan Simpson, Raegan Root, and Jessica Calaya in the Denver office, and Pierre LePage in the Illinois office.
Additionally, in January, the company appointed Andrew Grim as senior vice president within its national construction practice group. Grim is based in Texas.
These strategic moves reflect CRC Group’s ongoing commitment to growth, expertise, and leadership within the wholesale and specialty insurance sector.
