Fidelis Group Holdings Appoints Michael Civisca as EVP

Fidelis Group Holdings (FGH), through its subsidiary company Continental Underwriters, a National Marine and Inland Marine Insurance coverage and service provider, announced the appointment of Michael L. Civisca as Executive Vice President.

In a release, FGH said that Civisca will oversee and continue building the company's expanding platform for its Marine and Inland Marine products as well as new lines of business throughout North America. He will be based out of the Company's New York office.

Civisca brings a wealth of experience to FGH having spent over 30 years in the insurance industry. He embarked on his career in 1981 with Marsh and McLennan in their Marine and Energy department focusing on Global accounts. In 1987, Civisca joined the Navigators Group as a Marine and Energy underwriter. After becoming a key member of their management team, Civisca departed Navigators Management Company in December of 2012 where he served as President and Chief Operating Officer.

H. Elder Brown, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FGH, said in a company statement: "We are excited to bring such a high profile senior executive to our expanding team of insurance professionals. Mike brings vast market talent to Fidelis and knows the lines of business we write exceptionally well. His addition to our team will complement the momentum we are building on our national platform."

Headquartered in Covington, Louisiana, Fidelis Group Holdings is a provider of primary and excess marine insurance for hull and maritime liability coverages (P&I) for vessel owners, ship builders, terminal operators, fleet operators, stevedores, cargo handlers, marine contractors and a variety of other maritime insurance products. It also is a provider of Inland Marine products. FGH provides underwriting via its long standing relationship with Houston Casualty Company, a subsidiary of HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc.

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