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Jencap Practice Leader Earns Recognition on Insurance Business America’s 2026 Hot 100 List

Dec 12, 2025

We are excited and proud to announce that Jencap’s Canaan Crouch is a recipient of Insurance Business America’s 2026 Hot 100 award.

The 2026 recipients of IBA’s Hot 100 award represent the top insurance leaders in the U.S., featuring the best in the industry across all specialties and markets. These are the people who have influenced, driven initiatives, and plotted the course of the sector over the past 12 months.

Please join us in congratulating Canaan on this well-deserved recognition!

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Jencap is one of the largest wholesalers in the U.S. with notable industry-leading expertise in wholesale brokerage, binding authority, and program management. Its specialized divisions and affiliate organizations provide niche underwriting prowess, broad market access, and nationwide influence. Headquartered in New York, Jencap leverages its collective power to exceed the expectations of more than 20,000 independent agency partners. For more information, visit: JencapGroup.com.

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Kathryn Smith
Managing Director of Marketing
kathryn.smith@jencapgroup.com 
678-951-5183

Kathryn Smith

Kathryn Smith

Jencap's Managing Director of Marketing, Kathryn Smith, has dedicated her entire career to the insurance industry. A diverse background equips Kathryn with a unique 360-degree perspective, having experienced the industry from all angles: agency, carrier, and wholesaler. She consistently produces award-winning marketing content and hosts the Jencap insurance podcast, "Flip the Cap."
2026 Hot 100 Award | IBA Award | Insurance Business America

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