Kingstone Appoints Jennifer Gravelle as Chief Financial Officer
Kingstone Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:KINS) announced the appointment of Jennifer Gravelle as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 17, 2023. Gravelle brings over 20 years of experience in the property and casualty insurance sector, specifically in coastal-focused insurance. Previously, she served as CFO of Slide Insurance and had significant roles at Allied Trust Insurance and Olympus Insurance Company. Kingstone's leadership believes her expertise will be pivotal in enhancing financial performance and achieving long-term value for shareholders. The company is positioned to return to profitability amid a transformative phase.
- Jennifer Gravelle brings over 20 years of experience in the P&C insurance industry.
- Her expertise in coastal property insurance could strengthen Kingstone's market position.
- Leadership believes her addition will enhance financial performance and strategic initiatives.
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Gravelle brings to Kingstone more than 20 years of leadership experience in the P&C insurance industry and expertise in coastal-focused property insurance specifically. Most recently, she served as CFO of
“We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer to Kingstone and believe her depth of expertise in today’s complex insurance environment make her a strong addition to our team,” said
“In addition to a deep understanding of the coastal-focused property insurance marketplace, rating agency relations, capital structure and reinsurance, Jennifer brings significant financial acumen with her to Kingstone,” said
Gravelle commented, “I’m excited to be joining Kingstone at this pivotal moment for the Company and look forward to lending my years of relevant expertise as a CFO in the coastal-focused property insurance industry. With the recent efforts to transform and modernize the Company, I believe Kingstone is well positioned to return to profitability and create sustainable, long-term stockholder value.”
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Gravelle has over 22 years of experience in the P&C insurance industry. She most recently led finance operations, accounting, and forecasting as CFO of
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Kingstone is a northeast regional property and casualty insurance holding company whose principal operating subsidiary is
Forward-Looking Statements
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- As a property and casualty insurer, we may face significant losses from catastrophes and severe weather events.
- Unanticipated increases in the severity or frequency of claims may adversely affect our operating results and financial condition.
- We are exposed to significant financial and capital markets risk which may adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and our net investment income can vary from period to period.
- The insurance industry is subject to extensive regulation that may affect our operating costs and limit the growth of our business, and changes within this regulatory environment may adversely affect our operating costs and limit the growth of our business.
- Changing climate conditions may adversely affect our financial condition, profitability or cash flows.
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Because a significant portion of our revenue is currently derived from sources located in
New York , our business may be adversely affected by conditions in such state. - We are highly dependent on a relatively small number of insurance brokers for a large portion of our revenues.
- Actual claims incurred may exceed current reserves established for claims, which may adversely affect our operating results and financial condition.
- We rely on our information technology and telecommunication systems, and the failure of these systems could materially and adversely affect our business.
Kingstone undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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