The advisory group to insurers, reinsurers and risk managers, Alan Gray LLC has announced the appointment of Seth Patel as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as of July 1, 2023.
This announcement comes in light of Mike Ceppi transitioning to the role of a Senior Advisor at the company.
Bill O’Farrell, Chairman of Alan Gray commented, “Seth is a seasoned insurance leader with an ideal mix of industry and consulting experience to lead Alan Gray into its next phase of growth. I am confident that Seth and our talented Alan Gray team will continue to seize market opportunities and build on its outstanding track record of service to its clients.”
Patel is an industry veteran and has more than twenty years of broad experience focused on leadership, strategy, and analytics, including underwriting, claims and reinsurance analytics, capital modelling, ERM, and capital markets/ILS, while working for leading insurers, reinsurers, and consulting firms.
He is also a licensed insurance broker and claims adjuster in New York.
O’Farrell also noted, “I want to personally thank Mike Ceppi for his service and leadership at the helm of Alan Gray. He guided the organization with a steady hand and was instrumental in building Alan Gray into a highly respected, trusted partner for its clients. We look forward to continuing to work with Mike in the years ahead.”
Mike Ceppi added, “I’m very proud of the talented team I had the privilege of working with at Alan Gray. I would like to thank our clients whose support made possible our success in growing the firm over the years. Alan Gray has adapted to ever-changing markets with an uncompromised commitment to client service, satisfaction, and results. I look forward to working with Alan Gray as a senior advisor and continuing to contribute to its future success.”
