George L. Estes
Director/Board Member at Palomar Specialty Insurance Co.
Profile
George L.
Estes is the founder of SPARTA Insurance Holdings, Inc. (founded in 2007), Discover Re Managers, Inc. (founded in 1989), and SPARTA Insurance Co. (founded in 2007).
He held the titles of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at both SPARTA Insurance Holdings, Inc. and Discover Re Managers, Inc. He also held the title of Executive Chairman at SPARTA Insurance Co. Mr. Estes's current job is Director at Palomar Specialty Insurance Co. (since 2019).
Mr. Estes's former jobs include Director positions at Max Capital Group Ltd., Rockhill Insurance Co., and Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd.
He also served as an Independent Director at Palomar Holdings, Inc. Additionally, he held Principal positions at USF&G Corp., General Reinsurance Corp., The Connecticut Historical Society, Discover Reinsurance Co., Inc., Hartford Stage Co., Kingswood-Oxford School, Inc., and The St. Paul Cos., Inc. Mr. Estes received his undergraduate degree from Williams College.
George L. Estes active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Palomar Specialty Insurance Co.
 Palomar Specialty Insurance Co. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Palomar Specialty Insurance Co. provides underwriting of residential and commercial earthquake insurance services. It seeks to increase the number of options for homeowners and businesses seeking earthquake insurance. The company was founded by David McDonald Armstrong in February 2014 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2019-02-28 |
Former positions of George L. Estes
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
SPARTA Insurance Co.
 SPARTA Insurance Co. Investment ManagersFinance SPARTA Insurance Co. provides insurance service. The company was founded by Dawne E. Ware, George Lawton Estes III and Kevin G. Costello in March 2007 and is headquartered in Farmington, CT. | Chief Executive Officer | 2013-07-10 |
USF&G Corp.
 USF&G Corp. Specialty InsuranceFinance USF&G Corp. provided insurance services. It offered a wide variety of quality commercial, personal, fidelity and surety, life, and reinsurance products. The company was headquartered in Baltimore, MD. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2005-07-30 |
| The St. Paul Cos., Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Discover Re Managers, Inc.
 Discover Re Managers, Inc. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Discover Re Managers, Inc. provides reinsurance services. The firm offers claims management, safety and loss prevention programs, of investments and actuarial services. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Farmington, CT. | Chief Executive Officer | 2004-12-31 |
Discover Reinsurance Co., Inc.
 Discover Reinsurance Co., Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Part of The Travelers Cos., Inc., Discover Reinsurance Co., Inc. is a company based in Farmington, CT. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of George L. Estes
| Williams College | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| PALOMAR HOLDINGS, INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 13 |
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USF&G Corp.
USF&G Corp. Specialty InsuranceFinance USF&G Corp. provided insurance services. It offered a wide variety of quality commercial, personal, fidelity and surety, life, and reinsurance products. The company was headquartered in Baltimore, MD. | Finance |
Max Capital Group Ltd.
 Max Capital Group Ltd. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Max Capital Group Ltd. provides property and casualty reinsurance services. The company provides different segments: property and casualty reinsurance segment, property and casualty insurance segment and the life and annuity reinsurance segment. The company is located in Hamilton, Bermuda. | Finance |
SPARTA Insurance Holdings, Inc.
 SPARTA Insurance Holdings, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance SPARTA Insurance Holdings, Inc. operates as a parent company with interest in providing insurance services. The company offers its services through its subsidiary American Employers Insurance Co. and Sparta Insurance Co. It was founded in March 2007 and is headquartered in Hartford, CT. | Finance |
General Reinsurance Corp.
 General Reinsurance Corp. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance General Reinsurance Corp. is engaged in the provision of life and non-life reinsurance solutions. Its solution areas encompass aviation, life and health, treaty, and facultative insurance solutions. The firm also offers risk assessment, management, and business consulting services. The company was founded on February 28, 1973 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Finance |
Discover Re Managers, Inc.
Discover Re Managers, Inc. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Discover Re Managers, Inc. provides reinsurance services. The firm offers claims management, safety and loss prevention programs, of investments and actuarial services. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Farmington, CT. | Finance |
Palomar Specialty Insurance Co.
Palomar Specialty Insurance Co. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Palomar Specialty Insurance Co. provides underwriting of residential and commercial earthquake insurance services. It seeks to increase the number of options for homeowners and businesses seeking earthquake insurance. The company was founded by David McDonald Armstrong in February 2014 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA. | Finance |
Rockhill Insurance Co.
 Rockhill Insurance Co. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Part of Liberty Mutual Holding Co., Inc., Rockhill Insurance Co. is a company that provides property and casualty insurance. The company is based in Kansas City, MO. Rockhill Insurance was acquired by State Automobile Mutual Insurance Co., Inc., part of Liberty Mutual Holding Co., Inc. from March 01, 2022 on February 10, 2009. | Finance |
| The Connecticut Historical Society | |
| Hartford Stage Co. | |
Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd.
 Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd. engages in the provision of insurance, reinsurance, and specialty insurance products. It serves the corporations, public entities, and property and casualty insurers. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. | Finance |
| The St. Paul Cos., Inc. | Finance |
Discover Reinsurance Co., Inc.
Discover Reinsurance Co., Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Part of The Travelers Cos., Inc., Discover Reinsurance Co., Inc. is a company based in Farmington, CT. | Finance |
SPARTA Insurance Co.
SPARTA Insurance Co. Investment ManagersFinance SPARTA Insurance Co. provides insurance service. The company was founded by Dawne E. Ware, George Lawton Estes III and Kevin G. Costello in March 2007 and is headquartered in Farmington, CT. | Finance |
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