William Bowman Named President and CEO at Specialty Admitted Insurance Division at James River Group

William “Bill” Bowman has been appointed as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Specialty Admitted Insurance division at James River Group Holdings, Ltd., reporting to the Company’s CEO, Frank D’Orazio.

Having joined the company in 2019 as the Senior Vice President overseeing Program Management, Bowman spearheaded the program and fronted business within the Specialty Admitted Insurance segment during his tenure.

With over 35 years of experience in the property and casualty industry, Bowman’s career includes roles in marketing and product management at various organizations such as Farmers, Bankers Financial, and Integon prior to joining James River in 2019.

Commenting on his appointment, Bowman remarked, “I’m thrilled for the opportunity to lead our Specialty Admitted Segment, including the Falls Lake Companies, and very excited to work more deeply with the team and Group leadership in this new role. Our business has significant momentum as a leader in the programs and fronting space, an area of significant market opportunity.”

Frank D’Orazio expressed his thoughts on the appointment, stating, “Bill is a very accomplished executive with deep relationships with MGAs, program managers, and high-quality reinsurers, and significant experience delivering profitable growth in the fronting sector. He has been a critical contributor to our business for many years, and I look forward to the opportunity to work with him more closely in his new role.”

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