EverPeak Insurance Names New Chief Underwriting Officer to Drive Strategy

EverPeak Insurance has appointed Patrick K. Daley, CPCU, as its new Chief Underwriting Officer, entrusting him with steering the company's underwriting strategy and fortifying quality standards across its diverse business lines.

With over thirty years in the insurance sector, Daley's career spans notable firms such as Zurich Insurance, The Hartford, and GuideOne Insurance. His expertise in managing large-scale and complex insurance risks aligns seamlessly with EverPeak’s mission to support robust business operations. Kathy Kranz, President of EverPeak, underscored the strategic significance of Daley's hiring, lauding his ability to merge judgment with discipline and creativity in underwriting complex risks, a crucial element for EverPeak’s planned expansion.

Daley's notable experience encompasses devising market strategies, setting benchmarks for underwriting excellence, optimizing reinsurance, and harnessing predictive analytics. At EverPeak, his initial focus will revolve around the Workers’ Compensation Middle Market sector, where he aims to redefine the company's value proposition through enhanced data analytics and technological integration. He will also lead the relaunch of EverPeak's Attune Business Owner’s Policy (BOP) and facilitate cross-selling opportunities for the firm's existing workers' compensation clients.

Daley's academic credentials include an MBA from DePaul University's Kellstadt School of Business and a bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University, bolstering his practical experience with theoretical acumen. As EverPeak sets sights on strategic growth, Daley’s blend of experience and innovation positions the company to better serve its clientele amidst an evolving risk landscape.