CopperPoint Insurance Company has appointed Kellen Booher (pictured above) as president and chief operating officer, effective March 31.
The move is part of a planned leadership transition that will see Booher succeed current CEO Marc Schmittlein following Schmittlein’s retirement in the first quarter of 2026. Booher will report to Schmittlein and work alongside him over the next year to facilitate the transition.
Booher joins CopperPoint from Chubb, where he most recently served as executive vice president and head of consumer and small commercial for key international markets.
His prior roles at Chubb also included leadership in digital transformation across North America and international operations. Before that, he held product, distribution, and analytics positions at The Travelers Companies.
As president and COO, Booher will be responsible for overseeing the execution of CopperPoint’s business strategies and leading its operational functions.
His mandate includes underwriting and claims, data-driven decision-making, and talent development across the company’s 21-state footprint. He is also tasked with continuing the company’s transformation initiatives and supporting growth objectives.
Schmittlein, who was named executive chair of the CopperPoint board of directors in 2024, will remain board chair following his departure from the CEO position. The current board of directors for CopperPoint include the following:
In 2023, CopperPoint reported a combined ratio of 100.8% in 2023, indicating a near break-even between claims paid and premiums collected. The company held approximately $5.2 billion in assets and achieved $715 million in gross written premiums during the same period.
Additionally, AM Best reaffirmed the company's financial strength rating at A (Excellent), reflecting its robust performance and stability.
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