Canal Insurance Names Matthew Grimm Chief Underwriting Officer

Canal Insurance Company, a specialist in commercial trucking and transportation insurance based in Greenville, South Carolina, has appointed Matthew Grimm as Chief Underwriting Officer effective December 15, 2025. Grimm brings over 30 years of property and casualty insurance experience, particularly in underwriting profitability and transportation risk management. His professional background includes leadership roles at Integrated Specialty Coverages and Vanliner Insurance, as well as earlier positions at National Interstate and Great West Casualty, complementing his initial legal experience as a defense attorney in complex insurance claims and coverage disputes. Grimm holds a bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University and a Juris Doctor from Cleveland State University. He is actively involved in several industry associations, such as the Transportation Lawyers Association and the American Trucking Association. Canal Insurance's leadership expects Grimm's expertise will enhance their underwriting capabilities and support market expansion initiatives. This strategic hire underscores the company’s commitment to strengthening its position in the transportation insurance sector through advanced underwriting practices and market presence.