“As Starwind Specialty continues to grow, our mission remains clear — to deliver cutting-edge underwriting solutions that help our broker partners stand out in a competitive marketplace,” said Brian Norman, President of Starwind Specialty. “Each new program represents deep expertise, customized coverage, and a relentless focus on solving real-world risks.”

Starwind Environmental, led by Program President Mike Padula, delivers comprehensive environmental risk solutions including Contractors Pollution Liability (CPL), Contractors Pollution and Professional Liability (CPPL), Site Pollution Liability (SPL), Transportation Pollution Liability (TPL), and Environmental Excess Liability (EXL). The program offers flexible, tailored coverage for contractors, property owners, and environmental service providers managing complex environmental exposures.

Starwind PVT, under the leadership of Program President Chris Kirby, offers market-leading Terrorism, Active Assailant, and Workplace Violence coverage. This exclusive product for CRC brokers provides critical protection beyond TRIA/TRIPRA, addressing physical damage, business interruption, and liability risks tied to a broad range of violent incidents.

Starwind Equipment, led by Program President Randi Glazer, provides Property Damage Insurance (PDI) and Extended Service Contracts (ESC) to protect heavy construction equipment at the point of sale. With over 30 years of industry expertise, Starwind Equipment helps clients maintain cash flow and safeguard their most valuable assets.

Starwind Cannabis, led by Program President Tony McIntosh, offers flexible, customizable coverage for the cannabis industry — from crop protection and property risks to enhanced solutions like Workers' Compensation and Inland Marine. Built for brokers seeking non-standard coverage in a fast-evolving space, Starwind Cannabis delivers protection as unique as the industry.

“These new program launches exemplify what makes Starwind Specialty so powerful within the CRC Underwriting family — speed to market, deep specialization, and an unwavering commitment to our retail partners,” said Bill Goldstein, CEO of CRC Underwriting. “Starwind’s specialist teams understand their industries inside and out, enabling them to craft smarter, more effective coverage solutions that drive results for our clients.”