Obsidian Insurance appoints new President and CFO
July 26th, 2023.
The article fully reads that Nick Dagenais, who currently serves as the President of Obsidian Finance, will continue to report to Rappaport, the company’s CFO, and assume the role of VP of Finance.
Obsidian names Jeff Wittlich as CUO
July 14th, 2023.
Jeff Wittlich, the newly appointed Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) of Obsidian Group Insurance, brings extensive experience and industry connectivity to his new role. In addition, William Jewett, the CEO of Obsidian, expressed his enthusiasm for Wittlich’s background in insurance and reinsurance programs, making him a valuable asset in supporting and facilitating specialty insurance programs.
Obsidian names Schroder as Reinsurance Placement Executive
May 3rd, 2023.
Theresa Schroder was appointed as the Executive Placement Reinsurance Director at Holdings Insurance Obsidian prior to joining Obsidian. She worked at Risk Services LLC for over 18 years in various underwriting roles before working at Erie Group Insurance as a Risk Services LLC Risk & Underwriting Captive Director.
Indigo Specialty Underwriters partners with Obsidian
February 15, 2023.
Arizona-based insurance agency, Indigo, has announced a new partnership with Obsidian LLC, a registered series of Mission Underwriting Managers Underwriters. This partnership will provide coverage for professional liability and miscellaneous accounts, with a program fronted by AM Best rated “A-” carrier, Specialty Indigo.
Obsidian appoints Scott Palladino as Chief Business Development Officer
August 9, 2022.
Read the full article… Scott Palladino, a veteran of the insurance industry, has been appointed as the Chief Business Development Officer at Obsidian Insurance Group. He also served in a similar role at Clear Blue before joining Obsidian, where he was one of the original members of the management team and held various casualty and property roles at Liberty Mutual.
Amwins Special Risk Underwriters partners with Obsidian
March 23, 2022.
Article to be read in its entirety. SRU Risk Special Underwriters (SRU), in collaboration with Obsidian, has developed a hybrid program that exclusively offers underwriting services for mid-fleet trucking accounts. This program focuses on providing high-quality products for liability management and property beyond the primary commercial auto coverage. It marks SRU’s expansion into underserved fleets, delivering comprehensive solutions for the trucking industry.
Obsidian appoints new chief actuary
March 8, 2022.
Obsidian has promoted Ho Lo Kim to be its new Chief Actuary, said William Jewett, the company’s Chief Reporting Actuary, who has extensive industry experience and has been instrumental in leading both teams over the past two years.
Obsidian adds David Lockton to Board
January 13, 2022.
The article provides a comprehensive overview of Dave Lockton’s impressive career at Inc. Lockton. Currently, he holds the position of Director Lead at Lockton, as well as serving as the Chairman and CEO. Over the past four decades, Lockton has played a crucial role in the company’s success. Recently, Inc. Holdings, the parent company of Obsidian Insurance, announced Lockton’s appointment as the industry leader in insurance.
Obsidian strikes carrier partnership with insurtech Steadily
December 1st, 2021.
Obsidian Insurance Holdings, an insurtech-based company specializing in landlord insurance, has announced a new partnership with a carrier to enable landlords to quickly get online insurance quotes and remove points of friction. The program offered by Obsidian will provide solutions that aim to remove friction points and enable landlords to get rapid insurance quotes online.
Obsidian expands in California with Western Home acquisition
July 9th, 2021.
Obsidian Insurance Holdings has expanded its presence in California with the acquisition of National Western Home Insurance Company, a domestic insurer domiciled in Minnesota, that holds authority certificates in five other states.
Obsidian hires new Head of Business Development
May 28, 2021.
Article: Read the full article on how Jessica Ferguson, Vice President of Broker Program at JLT Re, spent nine years with AIG before joining Liberty Mutual as Executive Vice President of Wholesale Distribution for East Coast. Prior to her role at Liberty Mutual, she was appointed Head of Business Development at Obsidian Insurance Holdings for over two years.Output: Take a look at the complete article detailing Jessica Ferguson’s career path. Before becoming the Vice President of the Broker Program at JLT Re, she dedicated nine years to working at AIG. Following that, she joined Liberty Mutual as the Executive Vice President in charge of Wholesale Distribution for the East Coast. Prior to her position at Liberty Mutual, she served as the Head of Business Development at Obsidian Insurance Holdings for a period of over two years.
Obsidian Insurance Holdings receives A- from AM Best
November 13, 2020.
Please read the full article, which discusses the recent establishment of Specialty Insurance Company Obsidian in Delaware. This company, which operates as a domestic surplus lines insurer, received an excellent financial strength rating (A-) from AM Best, a leading insurance rating agency.