Obsidian names new CUO

Obsidian Insurance Group has announced the appointment of Jeff Wittlich as chief underwriting officer.

Prior to joining Obsidian, Wittlich served as head of the regional and national MGA practice at Swiss Re US. He had been with Swiss Re since 2001, serving in various reinsurance underwriting and business development roles. His insurance career began at CNA, where he started as an underwriter.

“Jeff Wittlich is a tremendous addition to our already strong leadership team,” said William Jewett, CEO of Obsidian. “His extensive program underwriting and portfolio management experience, as well as his connectivity within the industry, are among the many things that will drive his contributions to our continued growth and profitability in the years to come.

“There continues to be a great demand for proven, top talent within the industry and particularly within the program sector. Jeff's underwriting experience and acumen fit exceptionally well with our business strategy, which is based on a commitment to underwriting and operational excellence.”

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“I have known and supported Obsidian since their formation almost four years ago, and I am extremely impressed with what Obsidian has accomplished – consistent with their stated strategy,” Wittlich said. “They have built a hybrid program carrier with top-tier underwriting and operational capabilities as their foundation. I am looking forward to contributing to their continued success.”

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