American Coastal Insurance Appoints New Chief Underwriting Officer, Nominates New Director

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American Coastal Insurance appointed Troy Crawford as Chief Underwriting Officer and nominated Deirdre A. Brown to its Board, enhancing executive leadership and board expertise.

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• Chief Underwriting Officer Appointed

  Troy Crawford, previously Chief Underwriting Officer of the company's insurance subsidiary, American Coastal Insurance Company (Amcoastal), was appointed Chief Underwriting Officer for the parent company, bringing over 30 years of industry experience.

• New Director Nominated

  Deirdre A. Brown, CPA, a current director and Chair of the Risk Management Committee for Amcoastal, was nominated for election to the Board of Directors of the parent company.

• Director Not Seeking Re-election

  Sherrill W. Hudson notified the company he will not seek re-election to the Board, with his term expiring at the 2026 Annual Meeting. His decision was not due to any disagreement with the company or the Board.

• Executive Employment Agreement

  An employment agreement was executed with Mr. Crawford, outlining his annual base salary, eligibility for cash bonuses and equity compensation, and standard restrictive covenants including a 12-month post-termination non-compete and 2-year non-solicitation.

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American Coastal Insurance Corporation has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Troy Crawford as Chief Underwriting Officer, a critical role for an insurance company. Mr. Crawford brings over 30 years of experience and was previously CUO of the company's insurance subsidiary, ensuring a seamless transition and continuity in underwriting strategy. Additionally, the nomination of Deirdre A. Brown, an experienced CPA and current subsidiary board member, to the parent company's board further enhances governance and risk management expertise. These changes signal a focus on robust operational leadership and board oversight, following recent positive developments including strong Q4 earnings and strategic expansion.