JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fortegra Group, Inc.
("Fortegra" or the "Company"), a global specialty insurer and
subsidiary of Tiptree Inc. (NASDAQ: TIPT), today announced the
appointment of Eric Halter as Senior
Vice President, Business Development, and Bianca Hoshina as Chief Reinsurance Buyer. Their
hirings further enhance the capabilities of Fortegra's Specialty
Team and reaffirm the Company's commitment to the program
space.
Mr. Halter brings over 35 years of experience in the insurance
and financial sectors to the role, most recently serving as the
Managing Director of AF Specialty, a part of AF Group, Inc. Before
joining AF Specialty, Mr. Halter spent six years as President of
Patriot Captive Management.
"This opportunity marks a significant milestone in my career; I
am excited to leverage my extensive program experience alongside
the talented team at Fortegra to reinforce their continued success
in the specialty markets," said Mr. Halter.
Bringing over two decades of expertise from the reinsurance
sector, Ms. Hoshina stands out as a seasoned leader. Prior to
joining Fortegra, Ms. Hoshina notably served as the Chief
Reinsurance Officer at Centauri Insurance Specialty Company. Prior
to that, Ms. Hoshina's experience includes key reinsurance roles at
reinsurers such as Tokio Millennium, Renaissance Re and Montpelier
Re.
"I am thrilled to become a part of the Fortegra family and look
forward to contributing my skills and expertise to further enhance
Fortegra's reputation as an industry innovator," Ms. Hoshina
said.
Both Mr. Halter and Ms. Hoshina will report to Mark Rattner, Fortegra's Chief Underwriting
Officer, Insurance.
About Fortegra
For more than 45 years, Fortegra and
its subsidiaries have underwritten risk management solutions that
help people and businesses succeed in the face of uncertainty. As a
global specialty insurer, we offer a diverse set of admitted and
excess and surplus insurance products and warranty solutions.
Fortegra's A.M. Best Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) is
a result of our strict underwriting standards, consistent
profitability, and high cash flows. For more information, please
visit: https://www.fortegra.com.
Contact:
media@fortegra.com
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