Grange Insurance Names Mike Hickman VP, National Underwriting and Business Operations

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grange Insurance Company announced the promotion of Mike Hickman to Vice President, National Underwriting and Business Operations, a role serving on the company’s commercial lines leadership team.

In this role, Hickman will focus on developing and implementing Grange’s commercial lines strategy, optimizing the operating model to align with the vision and advancing underwriting processes to drive profitable growth and ensure long-term success. He will oversee two key areas: National Underwriting, which encompasses Specialty Underwriting, Small Business Underwriting and Staff Technical Underwriting Consultants, and Business Operations, which includes Risk Control, Premium Audit and operational support services.

“Mike’s promotion highlights Grange’s dedication to advancing our commercial lines capabilities through forward-thinking innovation and outstanding leadership,” said Grange Insurance President, Commercial Lines John North. “Mike’s proven track record and strategic approach make him the ideal leader as we continue prioritizing profitable growth and delivering results for our agency partners.”

Hickman joined Grange Insurance in 2018. He previously served as AVP, Commercial Underwriting Services where he was responsible for maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of processes with Underwriting Services, and leading the Small Business, Underwriting Consultants, Risk Control, Premium Audit and Operations functions within commercial lines. Prior to Grange, Mike worked at Nationwide in a variety of leadership roles in Commercial Lines Underwriting, Commercial Product and Middle Market Business Development.

Hickman earned his bachelor's degree from Liberty University.

About Grange Insurance

Grange Insurance Company, with $3.2 billion in assets and more than $1.5 billion in annual revenue, is an insurance provider based in Columbus, Ohio. Through its network of independent agents, Grange offers auto, home and business insurance protection. Established in 1935, the Grange Insurance Company and its affiliate Integrity Insurance Company serve policyholders in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin. Learn more about Grange Insurance.

Editor’s Note: Attached is Mike Hickman’s headshot. Hickman is VP, National Accounts and Business Operations for Grange Insurance Company and its affiliate Integrity Insurance.