Orchid Underwriters Agency, LLC (Orchid Insurance), a specialty underwriter of catastrophe exposed property insurance, has announced the appointment of Katherine Cody as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Cody joins Orchid from Farmers Insurance Group, where she has worked for the previous 10 years, most recently as COO for Personal Lines.
While at Farmers Insurance, she also led Personal Lines underwriting, finance and analytics, operations and strategy execution teams, in addition to serving as Chief Financial Officer for the life business.
In her new position, Cody will be responsible for driving the operational, functional and business areas of Orchid.
“Orchid is pleased to welcome an experienced executive to this new role for the organization,” said Brad Emmons, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Orchid
“Her proven track record of delivering operational excellence, as well as leading in a time of transformational growth will allow the organization to capitalize on its strategic priorities and longer-term vision,” he continued.
“Kathy’s leadership throughout her 30-year career in the insurance industry will be a significant asset as we continue to drive greater value to our agency partners and capital investors.”
Cody will be required to work closely with Emmons and Orchid’s partner, TowerBrook Capital Partners, as they work to expand the business.
The role will also see her relocate from Los Angeles, CA to Orchid’s headquarters in Vero Beach, FL.
“I am excited to join Brad and the Orchid Insurance executive team as we continue to build upon Orchid’s solid foundation and take the organization to the next level,” said Cody.
“The amount of growth opportunities the team is working on is truly energizing, and I look forward to continuing the momentum at Orchid while retaining the well-established entrepreneurial spirit.”
