Atain Insurance Companies Hire Linc Trimble as New Chief Underwriting Officer

Atain Insurance Companies, an “A” rated (Excellent IX by AM Best) insurance carrier, today announced the hire of Linc Trimble as its Chief Underwriting Officer. Working in a consulting capacity with Atain leadership since February, Trimble officially transitioned into his new role on June 1.

“Linc’s leadership will be fundamental to the growth and evolution of Atain Insurance Companies,” said Chris Zoidis, President & CEO, Atain. “We continue to make important progress to move the company forward, expanding our capabilities and product offerings. We look forward to leaning into Linc’s expertise and unlocking new opportunities.”

Trimble is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and reports to Zoidis. With more than 35 years of industry experience, he brings extensive underwriting knowledge and leadership acumen. In his new role, he is responsible for driving the company’s underwriting strategy as it continues to expand its capabilities and product breadth. He will work alongside leadership to identify new areas that drive profitable growth while maintaining strong underwriting performance.

Before joining Atain, Trimble served as the Chief Executive Officer of StarStone US after founding its U.S. Excess Casualty division and serving as Global Head of Casualty. During his 37 years in the industry, his career has spanned most Property & Casualty lines of business, both domestically and internationally. He has been recognized for building expansive insurance portfolios, which includes launching Chubb’s Bermuda-based Property & Casualty operations, helping found St. Paul’s (Travelers) Excess Liability division, and creating a specialty Managing General Agent (MGA).

“We are confident Linc’s expertise will play a central role in accelerating Atain’s long-term growth strategy,” said Jodie Kaufman Davis, Executive Vice President, and Chief Strategy Officer, Atain. “He brings industry-leading expertise and underwriting knowledge to our growing team. He is the ideal professional to take on this new role and support our continued success and expansion in the marketplace.”