ICW Group Insurance Companies has announced the appointment of Mark Moitoso (pictured above) as its new president, effective immediately.

In this role, Moitoso will oversee underwriting and shared services operations, focusing on business growth, expanding product lines, and improving organizational efficiencies. 

Moitoso has over 35 years of experience in the property and casualty insurance sector. His background includes leadership roles across various functions, providing him with technical and operational expertise.

He succeeds Kevin Prior, who will remain in his role as CEO of ICW Group. 

Prior said that Moitoso's extensive industry experience and track record made him well-suited to guide ICW Group's strategic initiatives. 

“His vast experience and proven track record in delivering superior results made him an ideal choice to guide ICW Group to achieve our strategic growth initiatives while continuing to create the best insurance experience possible for our policyholder customers and valued agent partners,” Prior said.

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Moitoso will lead the company's shared services operations and manage more than 1,200 employees across multiple offices nationwide. ICW Group serves policyholders and agents across various product lines, including workers’ compensation and catastrophe insurance. 

"I am thrilled to join such a dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional customer service and product delivery,” Moitoso said. “ICW Group has a remarkable legacy of success, integrity, and sustainable growth. I look forward to leveraging my collective experience to build on ICW Group’s strong foundation and partner with the leadership team to take the company to new heights.”

Before joining ICW Group, Moitoso served as executive vice president, Risk Practices, at Lockton Companies, where he worked in Kansas City and Atlanta. Prior to that, he spent 25 years with Liberty Mutual, holding various leadership positions. 

Based at ICW Group’s headquarters in San Diego, Moitoso is a fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries.

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