CRC Group has announced the appointment of Todd Jones as its new Chief Growth Officer, effective June. In his new role, Jones will report directly to CEO Dave Obenauer and will lead initiatives aimed at accelerating the company’s growth trajectory.
Jones brings a wealth of leadership experience to CRC, having most recently served as Executive Vice President of Risk Capital at Aon. His distinguished career also includes key positions such as CEO of QBE North America and Head of Risk & Broking at WTW. At Aon, he was instrumental in driving strategic execution across risk capital segments, supporting both internal teams and client initiatives focused on business expansion.
Jones holds an MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business and a bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University.
Continued Growth in Healthcare and Strategic Rebrand
The appointment follows a series of strategic moves by CRC Group to enhance its market presence. In March, the firm welcomed Matt Zelenc as Senior Vice President within CRC Specialty’s ExecPro and Healthcare Practice Groups. Zelenc now leads a team dedicated to management and professional lines of coverage, including healthcare services, private company management liability, and cyber liability.
Additionally, CRC Group unveiled a comprehensive rebrand to streamline its operations and reinforce its identity as a premier independent wholesale and underwriting firm. As part of this initiative, the TIH brand was retired, consolidating under the CRC Group corporate identity.
The company now operates under two core divisions:
- Specialty + Benefits: This includes the wholesale property and casualty operations under the CRC Specialty brand. The employee benefits business, currently operating as BenefitMall, will transition to CRC Benefits in 2025.
- Underwriting: Comprising Starwind and AmRisc, this division features an updated visual identity for Starwind as part of the broader rebranding effort.
With Jones at the helm of growth strategy and a unified brand structure in place, CRC Group is positioning itself for its next chapter of innovation and expansion.
