Palomar appoints David Sapia as EVP, Head of E&S Casualty

Palomar announced that David Sapia has been appointed Executive Vice President, Head of E&S Casualty, effective September 9, 2024.

David Sapia offers over 30 years of extensive expertise in casualty underwriting and field management, with a specialized focus on the E&S market. His experience in reinsurance and strategic casualty leadership equips him with a unique skill set to drive the expansion of the Company’s casualty franchise. Mr. Sapia will spearhead the development of an E&S casualty division, support the existing casualty operations, and identify additional opportunities for profitable growth in the casualty sector.

“We are thrilled to welcome David to Palomar as the new head of our E&S casualty business. David’s impressive track record in casualty underwriting and his deep industry knowledge will be instrumental in advancing our casualty franchise. His strategic vision will not only bolster our current operations but also fuel our growth initiatives.” – Mac Armstrong, Palomar’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Prior to joining Palomar, Mr. Sapia was the Director of Liability Underwriting for HDI Global USA where he was responsible for the strategy, execution, and portfolio steering for the company’s US casualty business. Prior to HDI Global USA, Mr. Sapia served as Vice President of Underwriting at Axis US Insurance for ten years where he was an excess casualty underwriter in Axis’ West Region focusing on the E&S market. Prior to Axis, Mr. Sapia served as Managing Director at Guy Carpenter, where he managed a team that served the reinsurance needs of ceding clients located throughout the United States and Bermuda. Mr. Sapia was a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and received his MBA and BS in Business Administration from the University of Denver.