Altamont Capital Partners, a private investment firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, has announced the appointment of Brad Fischtrom as an Operating Partner to support its insurance investment efforts.
In this role, Fischtrom will advise on investments in property and casualty (P&C) insurance and forward-looking strategies to expand Altamont’s growing insurance portfolio. He will leverage his deep industry expertise and Altamont’s extensive network of resources in the insurance sector.
Sam Gaynor, Managing Director of Altamont, expressed enthusiasm for Fischtrom’s appointment, stating, “Brad brings a unique perspective to our insurance team, equipped with knowledge and expertise on the operations of companies from early-stage start-ups to large, global corporations.”
Gaynor added, “Expanding our team to incorporate his knowledge of all facets of business development and risk management operations is crucial to Altamont’s growth. We are excited to continue to grow our insurance portfolio and support our existing partners with his experience.”
Fischtrom brings two decades of experience in the insurance industry to his new role, with expertise spanning the full value chain.
He joins Altamont from Ledger Investing, where he was Chief Operating Officer for almost four years. Before that, Fischtrom spent a decade at AIG, most recently as Chief Risk Officer, Global Commercial & North America General Insurance. He has also held senior roles at WTW and Aon.
Sharing his excitement, Fischtrom commented, “Altamont has distinguished itself as a pioneer investor in the insurance sector. The firm’s ecosystem of portfolio companies provides a distinctive platform for growth synergies and investments across the value chain.”
“I am eager to apply my expertise in operations, technology, and risk and capital management to grow the value of the current portfolio and contribute to forward-looking strategies,” Fischtrom concluded.
