Specialty property insurer Palomar Holdings has announced that Jon Christianson will assume the role of Chief Underwriting Officer, while continuing to serve as Chief Operating Officer.
Christianson succeeds Andy Robinson, who has announced his intention to retire.
Bill Bold, meanwhile, has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer.
He will report to the company’s Chief Executive Officer and be responsible for strategy, external communications, policy, legal and regulatory affairs.
“Andy Robinson and Jon Christianson are part of the founding team at Palomar, joining the Company prior to inception, and are both widely respected within our organization,” said Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Mac Armstrong.
“A talented underwriter, Andy has been instrumental in our success from our formative years through our initial public offering to where we are today.
“I want to thank Andy for his time and dedication to Palomar. He will be missed. I am excited to see Jon ascend into this seat as Palomar further executes its strategic plan. He will continue to play a pivotal role in our long-term success.
“I am thrilled to welcome Bill Bold to the team at Palomar,” continued Armstrong.
“Bill brings us a wealth of knowledge across a range of industries and I look forward to working closely with him. His extensive experience in policy, strategy and government affairs will prove a terrific and distinctive asset to Palomar.”
Commenting on his appointment, Bold added, “I am excited to join Palomar’s dynamic executive team and help the Company identify new opportunities for growth and continued profitability while strengthening our nation’s collective response to catastrophe.”
