Tapco
North Carolina-based specialty underwriting since 1983.
Overview
TAPCO is a North Carolina-rooted managing general agent and excess & surplus lines specialist that has been finding coverage solutions for non-standard risks since 1983. Based in Burlington, North Carolina, TAPCO operates as part of the CRC Group, one of the largest wholesale insurance brokers in the US, providing binding authority programs across a wide range of specialty lines.
History
1983
TAPCO Underwriters was founded in Burlington, North Carolina as a dedicated excess and surplus lines MGA, serving agents who couldn't place difficult risks in the standard market.
1990s
Expanded its specialty lines product portfolio to cover a growing range of non-standard personal and commercial risks, becoming a regional leader in E&S underwriting.
2009
Acquired by CRC Group, the nation's largest wholesale insurance brokerage, gaining access to broader markets and resources while maintaining its local identity.
2024
Operates as CRC Tapco, a specialty underwriting unit of CRC Group with deep roots in North Carolina and broad E&S market access across the country.
Why IronHaven works with Tapco
TAPCO's North Carolina roots and E&S market expertise make them particularly valuable for hard-to-place personal and commercial risks in our region. When a standard policy isn't available, TAPCO consistently finds a specialty solution.
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