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Palomar appoints Scott Beiser to its Board of Directors

27th May 2026 - Author: Beth Musselwhite -

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Palomar Holdings, Inc., a US-based specialty insurance company focused on property and casualty coverage, has announced the appointment of Scott Beiser to its Board of Directors.

Palomar logoBeiser brings decades of executive leadership and public company experience, with expertise in strategic planning, corporate governance, capital allocation, and driving long-term shareholder value creation.

He currently serves as Co-Chairman of Houlihan Lokey, a publicly traded international investment banking firm specialising in mergers and acquisitions, financial restructuring, and business valuations.

Beiser joined Houlihan Lokey in 1984 and held several senior leadership positions throughout his tenure, including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer from 2003 to 2024.

He has served on Houlihan Lokey’s Board of Directors since 1991 and also brings extensive experience serving on public and private company boards.

“We are pleased to welcome Scott to Palomar’s Board of Directors,” commented Mac Armstrong, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Palomar. “Scott brings a wealth of leadership experience to our Board, along with a strong track record of delivering sustained growth and creating shareholder value at Houlihan Lokey. His accomplishments are both exemplary and aspirational, and I am confident he will play an important role in the continued execution of Palomar 2X.”

Beiser added, “I am excited to join Palomar’s Board and support the Company’s continued growth and strategic objectives. I look forward to working with the management team and Board to help drive profitable growth and create long-term value for shareholders.”