David joined Steamboat Group in 2019 as CEO. As Chairman, he works closely with the senior leadership team to provide ongoing support, guidance and continuity. He is a respected champion of clients’ interests and in empowering his team. With more than 40 years of property and casualty insurance industry expertise, he’s built several companies through his skill, discipline, transparency and collaboration. Before Steamboat, David had been President and CEO of Vela Insurance, a part of Berkley Group, for more than a decade. He had also been SVP at Lexington Insurance Company in Boston, as well as VP at both AIG member companies and Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company.