Iowa-based GuideOne Insurance has announced the appointment of Mark Groenheide to the role of senior vice president, specialty.
Effective October 21, Groenheide’s new role will see him take responsibility for growing and managing the business by focusing on niche specialty markets and targeted distribution with opportunities for sustained profit and growth.
He joins from HDI Global Insurance Company, where he served as vice president, engineering lines, north american underwriting.
Prior to that, he held senior leadership roles with Generali and Zurich North America.
“Mark’s role adds to our continuing strategy of expanding our niche offerings, while still allowing for our continued commitment to the church niche and other core products,” GuideOne president & Chief Executive Officer, Jessica Snyder.
“His strong underwriting experience, industry knowledge and broad leadership experience not only make him uniquely qualified to lead and grow our excess and surplus lines of business, but are important to ensuring our future growth and that we are known as the carrier of choice.”
Commenting on his appointment, Groenheide added, “I’m excited to join the GuideOne team to help continue to build the foundation for the next phase of growth.
“I began my career at a mutual insurance carrier, and I have a profound respect for the work they do. Mutuals make decisions that benefit policyholders and employees, which ultimately support the communities where they live and work.”
