Orion180 Appoints Chris DiMartino as Chief Underwriting Officer
Orion180, the innovative insurance solutions provider, is thrilled to announce the strategic appointment of Chris DiMartino, a former executive from The Hartford, as its new Chief Underwriting Officer. In this pivotal role, DiMartino will spearhead the oversight of all underwriting activities, as well as product development and management, spanning the company’s surplus and personal lines of business.
Bringing a wealth of experience from his 27-year tenure in the property and casualty insurance industry, DiMartino is well-versed in underwriting, actuarial science, and product management. His impressive career includes serving as Senior Vice President of Insurance Services at AAA Northeast and holding numerous leadership roles over two decades at The Hartford, where he most recently led as Head of Product for their $3 billion personal lines division.
According to Ken Gregg, CEO and Founder of Orion180, “Bringing Chris on board marks a pivotal step in our company’s evolution. His profound expertise in underwriting and product management will be crucial in enhancing our portfolio as we continue to aggressively grow product lines and expand into other states.”
Orion180 Promotes Ryan Jesenik to President, Insurance
In a related development, Orion180 has elevated Ryan Jesenik, the company’s current Chief Operations Officer (COO), to the role of President, Insurance. In his expanded capacity, Jesenik will maintain his duties as COO while also steering the company’s growth strategy, ensuring that daily operations are perfectly aligned with long-term objectives.
Gregg further stated, “Ryan has been instrumental in helping Orion180 become one of the fastest-growing home insurance companies in the US. I look forward to our continued collaboration in advancing our vision of providing consumers and agents with greater choice and unmatched flexibility to meet their ever-changing needs.”
