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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 Provides underwriting of residential and commercial earthquake insurance services | Director/Board Member | 01/03/2019 |
Former positions of George L. Estes
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
SPARTA Insurance Co.
SPARTA Insurance Co. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides insurance services | Chief Executive Officer | 11/07/2013 |
USF&G Corp.
USF&G Corp. Specialty InsuranceFinance Provides insurance services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/07/2005 |
The St. Paul Cos., Inc.
The St. Paul Cos., Inc. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides insurance services | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Discover Re Managers, Inc.
Discover Re Managers, Inc. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides reinsurance services | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/2005 |
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 | - |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 16 |
|---|---|
USF&G Corp.
USF&G Corp. Specialty InsuranceFinance Provides insurance services | Finance |
Max Capital Group Ltd.
Max Capital Group Ltd. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides property and casualty reinsurance services | Finance |
SPARTA Insurance Holdings, Inc.
SPARTA Insurance Holdings, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Operates as a parent company | Finance |
General Reinsurance Corp.
General Reinsurance Corp. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Offers life and non-life insurance solutions | Finance |
Discover Re Managers, Inc.
Discover Re Managers, Inc. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides reinsurance services | Finance |
Williams College
Williams College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Palomar Specialty Insurance Co.
Palomar Specialty Insurance Co. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides underwriting of residential and commercial earthquake insurance services | Finance |
Rockhill Insurance Co.
Rockhill Insurance Co. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides property and casualty insurance services | Finance |
The Connecticut Historical Society
The Connecticut Historical Society The Connecticut Historical Society, also known as the Museum of Culture and History, is a private nonprofit institution established in 1825. The non-profit company is based in Hartford, CT. It is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing over four million items related to social, cultural, and family history, including manuscripts, photographs, artifacts, furniture, textiles, and historical documents. The museum offers exhibitions on topics such as migration history, the American Revolution, LGBTQ history, and local folklore, as well as permanent exhibits. Educational programs serve students, youth groups, and educators through hands-on, inquiry-based learning, outreach, and distance learning. The institution provides professional development for educators, dementia-friendly programs, and research opportunities through its research center. Community engagement is supported through oral history projects, apprenticeship programs for traditional arts, and grant programs for cultural heritage markers. The museum also offers outreach programs, supports cultural sustainability, and provides accessibility features, group tours, and various admission options. | |
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 |
Hartford Stage Co.
Hartford Stage Co. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Operates theater | Consumer Services |
Kingswood-Oxford School, Inc.
Kingswood-Oxford School, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd.
Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides insurance, reinsurance and specialty insurance products | Finance |
The St. Paul Cos., Inc.
The St. Paul Cos., Inc. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides insurance services | Finance |
SPARTA Insurance Co.
SPARTA Insurance Co. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides insurance services | Finance |
Palomar Holdings, Inc.
Palomar Holdings, Inc. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Provides property insurance services | Finance |
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