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Ameris Bank Welcomes Carl Insel to Lead Atlanta Market

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ameris Bank is pleased to welcome seasoned banking executive Carl Insel as leader of its Atlanta market. Insel has more than 35 years of financial services experience and deep relationships in the Atlanta market.

Insel spent the last 16 years with First Citizens Bank, where he served as regional executive vice president. He has strong ties to the Atlanta area, having spent nearly a decade with SunTrust, now Truist, in commercial, retail, private and business banking. His experience building high-performing teams and driving relationship-based deposit growth will support Ameris Bank’s continued momentum in the market.

“Carl’s extensive banking experience and strong understanding of the Atlanta market make him an excellent addition to Ameris Bank,” said Lawton Bassett, Ameris Bank president. “His proven ability to lead teams, build relationships and support customer growth will help us continue serving customers and communities across the region.”

About Ameris Bank

Ameris Bank, a subsidiary of Ameris Bancorp (NYSE: ABCB), is a state-chartered bank headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Ameris operates financial centers in five southeastern states and serves consumer and business customers nationwide through select lending channels. Ameris manages $28.5 billion in assets as of June 30, 2026, and provides a full range of traditional banking and lending products, treasury and cash management, insurance premium financing, and mortgage and refinancing services. Learn more about Ameris at amerisbank.com.

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