Trisura Guarantee has appointed Chris Sekine to serve as its newest president and chief executive officer.

Sekine succeeds Mike George, who will continue to work with the company in a consultant capacity.

A release said that Sekine played an “integral part” in the success of the specialty lines company, by helping set executive and strategic direction. In particular, his guidance led to Trisura’s broker strategic initiative. He also helped with reinsurance placement, and oversaw underwriting decisions.

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It was also under Sekine’s leadership that Trisura’s surety business “consistently delivered exceptional results.”

“I’ve known and worked with Chris for over 25 years and have valued his expertise, friendship and passion for the business. He has been part of the Trisura family from the beginning, and I’m confident that, under his leadership, Trisura will continue to deliver exceptional experiences and results, while building on our success story,” said George.

George has been instrumental in the development of Trisura since its inception in 2006.