Applied Underwriters names Gregg Holtmeier as VP, Strategic Development

Applied Underwriters has appointed Gregg Holtmeier as Vice President (VP) of Strategic Development, to collaborate with the company’s team in M&A, corporate alliances and partnership relationships.

Holtmeier is an industry veteran with over 24 years of experience, he has spent several years in senior executive management positions with direct responsibility for select, important business lines, focusing on growth and strategy.

He has served in strategic leadership roles at BMS, Guy Carpenter, and JLT while serving on multiple boards during his career.

Steve Menzies, Chairman of the firm, commented, “We had set plans in 2023 for the engaging of new partners, for acquisitions and for the establishment of other alliance-styled deals, but we could not have anticipated the response from our initiatives in the marketplace.

“As it is getting more vigorous, we have hired Gregg Holtmeier to help blueprint and realize meaningful, strategic growth, using imagination and creativity together with the resources our professional team offers. It will prove a winning formula.”

Holtmeier added, “The industry itself, as well as longtime executives in the business, have begun to track Applied Underwriters’ progress with increasing interest, given its distinct entrepreneurial spirit, execution prowess and seemingly unparalleled ability to assemble leading talent in the industry.

“The Company is known for valuing a degree of autonomy not found elsewhere, giving strength and authority throughout its organization. I am delighted to be a part of this evolving success story.”

Jamie Sahara, President of Applied Underwriters, has stated that Holtmeier’s longtime association with the company as an advisor and trusted consultant has enabled him to move into his new role confidently and expeditiously.

“Gregg has added value to our growth model and will now participate as an integral part of our development planning and action agenda.

“His market knowledge and experience are assets that he brings to the process uniquely, spanning the expanded spectrum of our interests, notably in reinsurance. We welcome him enthusiastically,” said Sahara.

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