Church Mutual names new chief executive officer

Church Mutual has promoted Alan S. Ogilvie from president to president and chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Ogilvie assumed the role from Rich Poirier, who has retired after 12 years of service to the company.

Ogilvie held positions at Wausau Insurance Companies, Caliber One Indemnity, Godfrey & Kahn S.C. and Capitol Insurance Companies before joining Church Mutual in 2015. He was named president of CM Vantage Specialty Insurance Company, a national excess and surplus lines insurer, in 2016. He was promoted to president – subsidiaries in February 2020, promoted to executive vice president and president – subsidiaries in May 2021 and promoted to president of Church Mutual in January 2023.

“Working side by side with Rich for the past year afforded a smooth transition for us as well as the company. I immersed myself in all aspects of the company, particularly those that hadn’t previously been my direct purview. With our successful transition complete, I look forward to leading this organization and our committed employees into the future.” – Alan S. Ogilvie.

“Alan successfully managed our subsidiary companies leading them through a period of significant profitable growth. His entrepreneurial mindset and industry expertise will serve him well as he leads Church Mutual to continued success.” – John “Jay” Williams, chairman of the company’s board.